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NSC
NSC is a carpet & upholstery cleaning business owned and run by Neil and Sue Oxley. Both ex-local government officers, Neil & Sue set up the business about three years ago, and operate within a 25 mile radius of their base in Kendal.
Carpet and upholstery - chairs, sofas etc. is the mainstay of the business, but Neil, who handles the practical side, freely admits he will have a go at cleaning anything if someone asks. "We've done lamp shades, chandeliers, mattresses, tapestries, and hard flooring is very popular nowadays." He explained. Urgent calls regarding stains are commonplace. His advice for the next time you spill a cup of coffee on your new carpet? "Don't panic, don't use any detergents/stain removers on it. Get a clean white towel and blot it, most of the stain will come out. Wet the towel and continue blotting, then ring me!" Seriously, Neil say he is always happy to give advice free over the phone and says a lot of problems can be resolved at no charge.
For this year the couple have invested in a powerful "Truck-mounted" machine for increased power and quicker drying times. It's basically like a small car engine attached to a vacuum cleaner" says Neil" "Honestly, if this machine can't get your carpet clean, nothing can…"
Neil places a lot of importance on membership of the National Carpet Cleaners Association (NCCA). "It means you take your profession seriously" he explained, "and you get to keep in touch with the latest developments in the industry - did you know for, example, that Linoleum is making a comeback?"
Neil freely admits to "still learning" about the business but this year is making a conscious effort to expand. "We have done a fair bit of work in and around Sedbergh, he explained, "But I would like to get out there more. After all, I am a Yorkshireman…"
Contact NSC on 01539 723151.
SPEED - SPEED - SPEED
For the last month or so, I have again placed out the Speed Sensor which shows what speed you are travelling at. On a few occasions, I have found youngsters and some women running backwards and forwards to see how fast they are going. The mind boggles! But the mind boggles even more when car drivers still exceed the 30 miles per hour limit. I am regularly informed about the 'Bad Roads' in the area and I always point out that there are no Bad Roads, just Bad Drivers! Even 30 miles per hour can be too fast so really, you should be 'DRIVING TO THE CONDITIONS'. If that was the case, we would have less accidents, less paperwork for me and my colleagues, less distress for whoever is involved and Cheaper Insurance. Please think about it and SLOW DOWN!!!! D J Whicker
SETTLEBECK HIGH SCHOOL
Use of Settlebeck Grounds Policy
At Settlebeck we realise that we have a duty as a community school to support, wherever possible, our local community and to enable members of the community to make effective use of our site for activities which:
further community links with the school
provide educational opportunities for community members
have a charitable function or intent
support community sport and recreation
Provided that:
written permission is sought and given from the headteacher beforehand
a fee is paid as and when appropriate to recompense the school for services provided and wear and tear to property (see Lettings Policy)
any damage done to school property is made good
all litter generated is removed after the activity
The school has in recent years provided a public access path around the eastern edge of the site leading down to the river and this is clearly open for public use at all times.
The school tennis courts are left open and during the summer months, when the tennis nets are up, we recognise that some members of the community come along of an evening or weekend and use the courts for tennis. Currently, we accept this use as permissible without written request to the headteacher. We will not accept use of the tennis courts for any vehicle of any description, including cycles, motorcycles, skates and skateboards.
All vehicles are banned from our school fields.
Occasionally our bus park is used for people learning to cycle or training for the motorcycle test. We accept this as permissible but require a written request for permission.
No dogs should be exercised on the site, other than on the public access path, under any circumstances.
Cumbria Constabulary have a copy of this policy and are prepared to enforce any breach of it.
QUEEN'S GARDENS
Queen's Gardens are an under-utilised asset of the Town which many residents have never visited. If you are one of the many that has not had a walk round the gardens, please take some time to visit the gardens and see what you have been missing. During the winter, thanks to Paul Wilkinson, the Park Ranger, and his team of YDNP volunteers, much tidying up has been undertaken and at present the gardens are looking good.
The Gardens are owned and maintained by the Parish Council and not only are we looking for a new gardener (see separate advert in this issue) we would to set up a group of 'Friends' to look after the park and secure its future. If you are interested in helping in any way please contact me for more information. John Stanton, Clerk to Sedbergh Parish Council, tel. 20901
A SEDBERGH VIEWPOINT
I am led to believe that, since it is used little more than one afternoon a week, the football pitch at the People's Hall is to be concreted over for use as a skateboard and BMX arena with all the appropriate ramps and steps. Minimotos too are likely to be able to use the skatepark at specified times. The new skatepark will be a valuable addition to local sports facilities and will be greatly appreciated by young people who are otherwise bored with nothing to do. The popular "bus shelter" in Main Street will be re-sited at the skatepark and further shelters will be provided as the need arises. The park will be floodlit and available for use 24 hours every day.
The Book Town project is progressing well and is expected to bring tens of thousands of tourists to the town every year. The local planners are encouraging the project by refusing all planning applications in Main Street unless they relate to book shops or cafés.
There is a need for considerably more free car parking for all the visitors expected and to meet this need, a multi-story car park is to be built over Lupton Field on Back Lane. The existing playing field will be retained by building the car park on stilts. Although parking will not be free, money-back vouchers will be given which can be redeemed when buying a book in an authorised Book Town shop.
Recent research into global warming has led to the conclusion that Sedbergh is likely to experience considerably increased rainfall over the next decade or so. There is particular concern that the Wednesday market will need to be accommodated under cover to avoid being washed away. Consultations on how this might be achieved are under way. Results are anticipated this time next year. N Hastle
FROSTROW W. I.
The March meeting was well attended and the President welcomed Denise Tompson as a new member, also a visitor.
Linda Hopkins read out a letter she had sent to the National Federation protesting about the proposed increase in subscriptions to include a magazine. Two representatives will be attending a meeting to discuss this.
Two members will join the Federation outing to Chatsworth House in May and five have accepted an invitation from the Helm Group to a talk by the Radio Lancashire Gardening Expect in Preston Patrick Memorial Hall. Dorothy Gerrard, Margaret Faulkner, Jean Mitchell and Peggy Ingham will form a team for the Quiz Night at the Bull Hotel on April 24th. Jenny Dawson and Marjorie Fishwick attended the Lookaround 20th Birthday Party in the Queens Hall.
It was agreed that we would send a representative to the People's Hall Committee meetings on a shared basis.
Jack Manning's talk on 'Fishing in Morecambe Bay' was enjoyed by everyone. It was wonderful to hear a true fisherman's account of how fishing in the area has changed over the years. Six generations of Jack's family have fished the Bay, so knowledge of the tides and sands has been passed on. Now, sadly, offcomers, intent on large profits, take risks which can end in tragedy as well we know. Josie Templeman thanked the speaker warmly. Jean Mitchell's photo of 'Me at the Seaside' won the competition and Anne Petyt won the raffle.
Our thoughts turn to gardening at this time of year and Elaine Horne will help us with 'Spring Gardening Tasks' at the next meeting on April 12th. Visitors are always welcome. M. F.
SETTLEBECK HIGH SCHOOL
Year 7 Netball
On the 15th of March, we played in a home match against Dallam School. The match was very exciting and was complimented on Settlebeck's quick passing skills and great communication. The match was split up into quarters and each quarter was challenging. In the end Settlebeck won with an astonishing score which was 10-1. All of the players enjoyed themselves and had a great time. This was year 7's first win.
Sommer Vass & Jennifer Mudd
Year 8 Netball
On the 15 of March, we played a netball match against Dallam School. They won 16 - 7 but we still tried our hardest and the team had improved their netball from the last match.
The first goal was by Dallam School, but then soon after we scored a goal too. After Becky Lowther had scored a great goal, the other team started to score a lot of goals and after the first half we were well behind.
In the second half we did a lot better and Becky and Katie Hoggarth carried on scoring fabulous goals for the team but unfortunately we did not manage to catch up with Dallam. Alex Lavery-Hoffe & Rose Bannister
HOWGILLS HARMONY VISIT TO SLOVENIA
Following our successful joint singing event with the Slovene carollers, Howgills Harmony has continued through the winter singing folk songs in three and four part harmony from Slovenia and Britain - with a special invitation to sing to the Slovene delegation from our twin town of Zrece when they visited in March.
We will start again after Easter when we will be learning new songs, which we will sing on summer outings into the Dales and Lakeland countryside - and on our August visit to Slovenia (open to everyone who would like to sing with us.)
Anyone is also welcome to join us on our Tuesday evening sessions - we sing acappella harmony (unacompanied by musical instruments) and learn by ear, which not only allows everyone the opportunity to participate but can also allow good sight readers the chance to develope their aural training. As we are a small group choral singers used to larger choirs also appreciate being able to hear all the other parts at the same time as singing theirs.
Written music is provided for home study, as well as CDs of songs we have learnt in the past with the parts sung individually and all together, so it is easy to catch up with our repertoire.
I hope you can join us and look forward to singing with you. David Burbidge
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