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HISTORY SOCIETY
Visit to Leighton Hall
On a day which felt like the first day of summer we visited Leighton Hall. We were met by our guide who took us around five rooms of Leighton Hall. We assembled in the Hall, where there were two erratic chiming clocks, and gave us a short history of the building and the various families who have lived there.
The first reference to Leighton Hall was in an 1173 charter but it was 1246 before records show the building as a fortified farm house. After that it passed through several local families - sometimes through the female line. By 1715 at the time of the first Jacobite rebellion it was owned by a Mr Hodgson who, as a true catholic, went to the aid of the Scots and joined the army only to be defeated at Preston, imprisoned and sent to Liverpool: meanwhile his house was completely destroyed. He was released in 1730 and returned home. His daughter married George Townley from Burnley who helped his father-in-law to rebuild the Hall.
The property then passed into the hands of Mr Worswick: he fell on hard times after the Napoleonic wars when his bank failed and in 1820 he was forced to sell to Richard Gillow, son of Robert the founder of Gillows furniture business. The Gillows' had been very much involved with the slave trade and imported large quantities of mahogany from which they fashioned some wonderful furniture. It was Richard Gillow who was responsible for the Gothic façade which covered the original Adam frontage. Now the Hall is owned by the Reynolds family who had a connection through Helen Gillow with the previous owners.
After a tour of the house we went for tea and cakes before walking round the aviaries and the extensive walled gardens.
A beautiful and interesting day.
DENTDALE METHODIST CHAPEL
Our Accessible Toilet has now been completed, thanks to all who have helped in any way. We have a new entrance to the Schoolroom and some re-decoration to undertake.
Tea in the garden proves a fund-raising event with a high enjoyment factor which is very good. We joined Dent Foot to celebrate fifty years since it was refurbished and this month our services continue at 7 pm except the Harvest Festival at 2 pm Sunday 10th followed by a tea-party next door, do come.
This month sees the Dent Bible Study begin in the Schoolroom on Thursday 21st at 7.45 on the theme of "How to attract God's direction towards your plans". All who are interested are welcome and we hope to meet monthly.
On Monday 11th it will be our Harvest Sale in the Chapel to which we give you all, as always, a warm welcome.
EATING OUT
Carnforth has some lovely shops in which to browse and the 'Cafe Edelweiss', tucked in near the Health Centre and below Booths is a delight to discover, especially on a lovely day as there are tables outside.
Time to lunch in Kendal? Try 'Charlies' between Sandes Avenue and the main Post Office. Again, it has outside seating and lots of rooms to sit in inside. It's a bit of a hike to the toilet except for those who are disabled, but all in all, it is a food-oasis in the middle of town. Try the breakfast muffins with 2 or 3 items, mmm! E.N.Joy
SEDBERGH YFC
On the 16th August Sedbergh YFC held their AGM at the Peoples Hall. This was well attended by members both past and present. The main purpose of the AGM is the re-election of the positions within the club and these are now as follows:
President Andrew Rowlinson
Club Leaders Ean Moorhouse
Colin Parker
Sarah Hoggarth
Chairperson Jayne Moorhouse
Secretary Valerie Capstick
Treasurer Yvonne Capstick
Minutes Secretary James Woof
Press Secretary Emma Middleton
On the 2nd October the district and county quiz's start, we hope to enter 2 junior and 2 senior teams, if you would like to take part please let Valerie know asap.
We are always looking for new members to join in the fun. We meet most Wednesday evenings, usually at the Peoples Hall at 7.30 pm till approx 9.00 pm. Transport can be arranged. All you have to be is aged between 10 & 26 years and willing to be part of a group of young people who enjoy having a good time, and no, you don't have to be a farmers son/daughter!!. Still not sure? Then why not come along one Wednesday night and see for yourself what we are all about, you will be made very welcome. Membership is just £15.00, for more information or a programme please contact Valerie on 21032.
SEDBERGH SWIMMING CLUB
Once again the Club has had another great year. Our thanks must go to our Life Guards, Teachers, Pool Supervisors and to everyone who has supported the Club in any way.
We are grateful to Sedbergh School for allowing us to use the facility. We are also pleased to announce that our young swimmers, once again, have raised over £1000 for Asthma Research, through their sponsored swim. Well done.
Our A.G.M. will be held on Tuesday 5th September at 7.30 pm in the Bull Hotel and everyone is welcome, especially if you have any issues to raise.
The Swimming Club now has a website slot at www.communigate.co.uk/Lakes Click on 'Sedbergh and Western Dales' and scroll down to Sedbergh Swimming Club.
Term dates, registration dates and fees will be updated on this site after the A.G.M., which may be useful to you. Thank you once again for your continued support and we look forward to another successful year.
THE ALPHA COURSE
Looking for answers? The Alpha course is an opportunity for anyone to explore the Christian faith in a relaxed, non-threatening manner over ten thought-provoking weekly sessions.
It's low key, friendly and fun - and it's supported by all the main Christian denominations. You're not on your own either. Almost 5 million people worldwide have already found Alpha to be a worthwhile experience.
So join us on a journey of discovery. There's a course starting in Sedbergh in September 2006.
We will meet Tuesday evenings in Sedbergh Methodist Rooms, New Street. Evenings will start with supper at 7.00pm, and finish around 9.30pm.
The introductory Alpha supper will be held on Tuesday 26th September at Thorn's Hall. There will be no charge, but we need to know numbers for catering. Leaflets for this purpose will be available in Sedbergh Office Services from early September.
Further details from Tim Widdess 20329, Sandy Roy 20785, or Dick Gorst 20939.
RECYCLING NEWS
It is now almost three years since the Kerbside Recycling Service was first introduced in South Lakeland collecting paper, glass, cans and green waste, and the service now covers over half the district. As well as making it easier for more people to recycle as part of their daily lives it has affected the use of Recycling Centres in the area.
We are now reviewing the provision of these facilities and would like your views
on the services provided. During the coming months and years we would like to ensure that the right banks are provided in the right places and we would like to hear your views on the facilities in your area. We are hoping to install more plastic and cardboard banks, and this puts pressure on the space that we have available. Therefore we would particularly like to hear about potential new sites that could accommodate a Recycling Centre.
Please write to us at: Recycling Department, South Lakeland District Council, Canal Head House, Canal Head North, Kendal, Cumbria, LA9 7BY, or contact us by email or telephone using the details below. We look forward to hearing from you.
If you have any comments or queries about recycling please contact us either through the Customer Contact Centre on 0845 050 4434 or by emailing us at recycling@southlakeland.gov.uk
Thank you for recycling. Andy Vickers
SEDBERGH GALA GROUP
The Group will be holding their A.G.M. on Monday, 9th October at 7.30p.m. in the People's Hall Committee Room. Members of the public are invited to attend and the Group would welcome new committee members.
It is at this meeting that the Gala Group distributes any surplus monies to local organisations and individuals. If you would like an application for funds to be considered please apply in writing by the 2nd October to the Gala Secretary, Fell House, Joss Lane, Sedbergh, LA10 5AS.
DIALECT DIGEST
'Yorkshire Ditties', by John Hartley, is crammed with wit and wisdom, and well worth adding to your bookshelf. Here's what he says about this month: 'Blackberries are ripe in September, an' we may consider th' year's ripe, for when this month gets turned, things'll begin o' gooin' th' back way.
Nah, it's a varry nice time o' th' year is this for fowk to have a bit of a pic-nic. Aw dooan't know owt 'at's a better excuse for a chap to tighten his belly-band nor a pic-nic, becoss iverybody taks twice as mich stuff to ait as they know they'll want, for fear fowk might think they wor shabby.
If yo get an invite to a doo o' that mak, be sure yo goa, but allus think it ovver befoor yo tak it. If yo think yo're invited becoss they fancy yor a shinin leet - tell 'em yo're gooan aat.
If yo thinks it's becoss they want ter borrer sum brass, an' yo'r daatful yo'll gerrit back, tell 'em yo've soa monny calls made on yo, yo're feeard yo connot call on them at present.
But if yo think it's just becoss they want yo, an' they'll be glad to see yo, put on your hat an' off in a minnit.' M Park
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