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ART & CRAFT
The Burton-in-Kendal Art & Craft Society are holding their 2nd Annual Exhibition of work on Saturday 17 and Sunday 18 June 2006, in the Burton Memorial Hall, Main Street, Burton-in-Kendal. The exhibition is open to the public between 10.00 am and 4.00 pm on both days, entry is free and refreshments are available.
Around forty artists will be showing their work in this year's exhibition - covering the whole range of watercolour, oils, acrylics, pastels and mixed media; this year's guest artists will be Colin and Audrey Whittle, both fine watercolourists.
Up to twenty different crafts will be displayed - these will include spinning, traditional stick making, quilting, wood turning, silver jewellery, needlecrafts, canalware, and pottery - with some crafters giving demonstrations during the weekend.
A display of artwork produced by the children of the Burton Morewood School will be displayed on the Hall's stage during the exhibition.
Artists and crafts persons are invited to display, demonstrate and/or sell their work at the exhibition; a small commission will be charged on any items sold. Anyone wishing to exhibit is encouraged to contact Gill Chaldecott at The Old Schoolhouse, Burton, as soon as possible, telephone (01524) 782402.
Membership of the Art & Craft Society is open to all artists and crafts persons, and includes free entry to all events on the programme and to the annual exhibition, and use of the Society's Art Library materials. This year's programme - which runs from September to August - has so far included demonstrations on using acrylics, using pastels, and a bead workshop.
JUNE GARDENING
"You can boil this like spinach" said the German visitor, thrusting a handful of ground elder in my direction. I had thought that the said weed was safely out of sight behind the dustbin/ coal bunker corral wall and could be dealt with at a later date, but her expert eye had spotted it during one other perambulations around the garden.
"Oh?" I said, "I'm not sure that I like the smell of it. I can't imagine eating it"
"No? Perhaps nettles are vat you prefer. Young ones. In a salat."
Fortunately the visitor was called away by her host at this point so I didn't have to enquire any further into this one. I am fairly adventurous when it comes to food, but I think nettle salad would prove to be just a bit too stimulating for me. However a walk around a different garden this week did provide me with a few other "safe" weeds that I wouldn't mind eating.
First on the list would have to be "Pignut" (Conopodium majus) a member of the parsley family which pops up in the borders and at the garden edge where it adjoins old pasture land. Pignut grows from knobbly tubers which can be dug out and eaten raw. They do have a wonderful flavour - like a slightly peppery nut. "Lady's smock" or "Cuckoo flower" (Cardamime pratensis) and "Hairy bittercress" (Cardamine hirsuta) both have rather spicy watercress flavoured leaves and the chopped, raw leaves of "Jack by the hedge" or "Garlic mustard" (Alliaria petiolata) give a mild hint of garlic flavour to a salad or a mint sauce.
For a tangy finish to my weed salad, the leaves of "Common sorrel (Rumex acetosa) always go down well. They are sour and tasty and very refreshing on a hot day.
Learning about plants and cooking in different cultures is interesting and could, I think, prove useful. In future, if I am ever questioned about weedy patches in gardens I shall be ready with my excuse.... "That's not a weed patch. That's my latest culinary exploit"! Elaine Horne
SOUTH LAKELAND DISTRICT COUNCIL ELECTION
I want to thank all who came out to vote on May 4th, which was a much higher number of you than in previous years for a local election. Indeed, the voting rate was well above the national average and David Wilson fought a strong campaign. I am particularly grateful for all those who voted for myself and the Liberal Democrats. Rest assured I intend to work hard, diligently and collaboratively, for all who live in the area.
With gratitude and sincere best wishes. Councillor Craig Stephenson
LADIES N. F. U.
At the May meeting Mrs. Maggs gave us a talk on the life of Beatrix Potter. Born on 28th July 1866, she spent her early life in South Kensington and holidayed in Scotland. Her first visit to the lakes was when she was 16 years old and they stayed at Wray Castle.
She used to write picture letters to her former nannies children. Her first book was Peter Rabbit and with the royalties from this, she bought Hill Top Farm of 34 acres
The characters in her books were based on her pets from her childhood. A lot of Beatrix Potter's books were about Hill Top Farm, and she told us that they were based on different people and animals living close by.
After marrying at 46 she only wrote four more books, then concentrated on farming and was an expert on Herdwick sheep. Beatrix Potter died in 1943, leaving 14 farms and many cottages and land to the National Trust.
For our outing we are visiting Abbott Lodge Farm near Penrith.
DERIAN HOUSE
The following is an extract from the Derian House Magazine Spring 2006 edition.
"From the bizarre (remember Sandra's freezing knees?) to the conventional (Garden Open days and coffee mornings), all have contributed to the superb total enthusiastically raised by the generous people of the town of Sedbergh. The most recent event was a pre-Christmas fair with books, toys, bric-a-brac, jam and cakes on sale.
The proceeds were divided equally between ACT (Against Childhood Tumours) and Derian House with £480 being sent to each organisation. A further donation was sent to Derian House thanks to the generous gesture of Alistair Rae, the star of the popular TV series 'Bad Lads Army'. Alistair was the personality invited to open the annual Sedbergh Late Night Opening Festive Shopping event.
On hearing that a sale had recently taken place in aid of Derian House he promptly donated his well earned fee, having entertained the crowds in the Main Street superbly, to Derian House. His generous gesture was matched by the organisers of the evening, the Sedbergh Chamber of Commerce, who matched his donation pound for pound. Many thanks to Alistair, and of course to all the people of Sedbergh who continue to support Derian House so generously. One such is Mike Hinson who put himself through some gruelling exertions with and Ironman Challenge in July to raise his donation for the hospice. The challenge, which took place in Zurich, Switzerland, involved Mike in a Triathlon of 2.2 mile swim, a 26 mile run and a 112 mile cycle ride. The result was a fantastic £728.50.
Our good wishes go to Sandra Longlands whose freezing knees (Sandra wore shorts throughout the winter when working in the local greengrocers) raised a considerable amount of money for the hospice. Sandra, who has recently been ill, has continued to do her bit in support of Derian House, for which we are extremely appreciative."
SEDBERGH YFC
Not a lot to report this month as at the time of writing this article preparations are well under way for our annual field day and by the time you read this all the excitement will be over and the stress levels back to normal - at least I hope so!
More details on how it went and the results will be published next month.
I can however give you the results of the tug of war competition and Sedbergh girls team otherwise known as 'Top Tuggers' went through to the final round which will be held on Field Day. Unfortunately the boys didn't manage to get through, I think they could do with learning a few tips from the girls!
Thank you to all who has supported us with our 'Spot the Dog' competition. By the time you read this our winner will have been notified.
And finally, congratulations to Thomas and Claire on the birth of their son Jack, hopefully a future member.
If you require any information with regards to young farmers please call Valerie on 21032.
DENTDALE METHODIST CHAPEL
In 1992 Dent chapel faced a very uncertain future, its small and mainly elderly membership were despondent as rising costs and further repairs were meaning a lot of time was spent fund- raising, discussions took place in the dale regarding the coming-together of the three chapels in the dale as one, it seemed this was not possible. In 1991 the Society, ie the members, had become part of the Sedbergh Methodist church as their membership had dropped below 6. Into this sad situation came Mr Richard (Dick) Harper who became a steward at Dent, giving the present stewards a breather, as we have recently been remembering Dick following his sudden death, we felt it important that his place in the life of our place of worship be remembered.
In the years between 1992 and now things have developed on a more positive footing, although not without its traumas, in 1993 the membership of Deepdale and of Dent chapels united as one Society, with the afternoon service being at Deepdale and the eve one at Dent. In 1996 the decision to part with the Deepdale Chapel was made.
What about now? There are two Methodist places of worship in the dale. Dent Foot with weekly afternoon services and Dent with one service a week, at present, in the evening. Everyone is most welcome to worship.
The local Doctors use the Dent schoolroom as a surgery and other local groups use the buildings for meetings and training, of the future we have no idea but things are much more positive than 14 years ago largely due to Dick. We will be having a "Tea Party" sometime in August and hope you will join us. J & SE Woof
EXAMINATION ANSWERS
Seen in recent History Tests:
Socrates was a famous old Greek teacher who went round giving people advice. They killed him. He later died from an overdose of wedlock which is apparently poisonous. After his death, his career suffered a dramatic decline!
The Greeks were high sculptured people, and without them, we wouldn't have history. The Greeks also had Myths. A Myth is a young female moth.
DENTDALE YOUTH HOSTEL
Yet another facility to close in our area. The YHA claim Dentdale is not making enough money to sustain its future. Hence they propose to sell the building in Oct 06 and have announced this. They have revised the land registry price valuation to £575, 000. No consultation took place with National Park or Dentdale Parish Council. Obvious concern is that new owners may not continue with hostel operation and look for a change of use to domestic dwelling or other non-hostel use.
The YHA is a charity and purchased the building from the late Sir Albert Newby Braithwaite MC DSO, MP in 1958 I think. I am sure he did not intend the YHA to sell it to swell their coffers otherwise he would have sold it to someone else and left them a legacy. Since this time, Dentdale has given thousands of people the chance to experience low-cost accommodation in the Yorkshire Dales. Many of these are young people from deprived backgrounds who will not get this opportunity once Dentdale closes.
I believe YHA are making Dentdale a scapegoat for their own poor management. They owe £34 MILLION to the banks and are blaming it on Foot & Mouth in 2001 and the effects of "international terrorism" on tourism. This is balderdash. They are also being underhand and unscrupulous in the way they are approaching the sale. Only my opinion of course but many others agree
This is a matter of local and national interest. BP
PHOTO CALL
I have had no feedback on the last 2 photos but I have been in Scotland for a while so that may be the reason.
This month I have something a bit different. Dentdale Players, date unknown. I know a few names but would like to know all of them. The photo was kindly provided by Susanne Lifford nee Woof.
Answers to Shirley Tebay, Walnut Bungalow, Dent LA10 5QT or phone 015396 25001 or email shirley.tebay@btinternet.com Shirley Tebay
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