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For the Benefice ofRomaldkirk and Laithkirk

JULY 2008 25pServing the communities of

BaldersdaleCotherstoneHolwickHunderthwaiteLaithkirkLartingtonLunedaleMickleton & KeltonRomaldkirk

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CONTENTS

Letter from the Churchwarden - - 3Parish Notices - - - 4News of our Cathedral - - - 4Forthcoming events at the Cathedral - - 4From the editor - - - 5St. Mary's: Organ Recitals - - 5ROMALDKIRK What's on? - - 6

Mobile library - - - 6 Romaldkirk Photographs - - 6

MICKLETON What's on? - - 7Number Puzzles - - - 7COTHERSTONE What's on? - - 8

Dales Friday Club - - 8 Methodist Church - - 8 Club Cotherstone - - 9 Parent and Toddler - - 9 Primary School - - - 10 Flower Club - - - 10 Junior Badminton Club - - 11 Youth Club - - - 11

Romaldkirk Fair - - - 12Police Message - - - 13 CHURCH SERVICES - - - 14Parish Register - - - 15Teesdale Record Society - - - 16Picture Puzzles - - - 16Computing - - - 17Birthday Greetings - - - 18Get Fit! - - - 18Crime Prevention - - - 18Princess Sally and Princess Selina - - 19Used Stamps - - - 19North Pole News - - - 20Church Officers - - - 28

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PARISH NOTICES

We have now embarked on the tortuous route to finding a newRector. A meeting of the Archdeacon and Assistant Dean has already takenplace, and Section 11 and Section 12 meetings will follow in due course.These meetings will be attended by the PCC. Information will be includedin the Parish Magazine as it becomes available.

It looks as though we will not have an incumbent until February2009. In the meantime we will try to keep most of the services going, andperhaps introduce other activities.

NEWS OF OUR CATHEDRAL

It is hoped that the project to re-light and re-wire the Cathedral willcontinue to be successful in raising funds to bridge the gap between theproject costs and the generous grant from the Heritage Lottery Fund. Wehope work will have begun by the end of June and it is planned to becompleted by Easter 2009.

A further grant has been secured from English Heritage for repairsto the South Aisle roof. This grant of £125,000 has to be matched by fundsraised by the Cathedral. The work entailed will inevitably lead to parts ofthe building becoming a construction site from time to time.

The Cathedral bellringers have raised, by various means, the moneyto improve the Cathedral bells. They are now the proud possessers of a ringof 12 bells.

FORTHCOMING EVENTS AT THE CATHEDRAL

A concert of French Choral Glories will be given by Leeds FestivalChorus on Saturday 12 July at 7.30pm in aid of Ripon Cathedral Develop-ment Campaign. The programme will include the Fauré Requiem and thePoulenc Gloria. Tickets are obtainable from RCDC on 01765 603583, orRipon Travel, Kirkgate, Ripon.

A Medieval Fayre will take place in the Cathedral from 10.00amuntil 2.00pm on Saturday 16th August, admission free. This will be acelebration of everything medieval, from sword fighting and music to Kids'Archaeology. Details may be obtained from Toria Forsyth-Moser in theCathedral Office, 01765 603462.

The Great Northern Art Show will be on display from Saturday23rd August to Saturday 13th September. Hundreds of works of art for salewill be on view in the Cathedral and around Ripon. Admission is free.

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FROM THE EDITOR

We are all fortunate to live in such a beautiful, quiet and peacefulpart of the country. We are also fortunate in that the people of Teesdale areso friendly, kind and generous. This generosity extends beyond their readi-ness to give money or possessions to good causes, and applies also to thetime and energy which so many devote to the numerous activities whichmake our community so busy and happy. A glance through these pages willreveal a remarkable range of activities for so small a population, fromChurch Services to Ballet Classes, from Children's Drama to the 50/60Club, from the Youth Clubs to Aerobics, and each one depends upon peoplegiving up their time for others.

The chief purpose of the Parish Magazine is to publicise theseactivities, and ensure that everyone is aware in advance of everything that isgoing on in our Parish. It can serve this purpose only if every organisationconstantly sends information to the Editor. Unlike a newspaper, we do nothave an army of reporters who go out to collect the news. I am aware that anumber of July's activities are not mentioned in this edition of the Maga-zine, because the relevant information has not reached the editor. If, duringthe month of July, you attend a function or activity which was not referredto in this edition, may I suggest that you approach the organisers and askwhy. If each organisation appointed a "Press Officer" to keep in touch withthe Magazine, we would be able to provide a more complete service (andyou would know whom to blame when it doesn't!)

Any information about next month's events which arrives at TheCottage, Romaldkirk, on paper or by 'phone (650272), or is emailed tohectorparr@freeuk.com by 14th July will appear in the August ParishMagazine.

ST. MARY'S PARISH CHURCH, BARNARD CASTLE

ORGAN RECITALSThroughout July and August there will be a short Organ Recital

each Wednesday lunchtime on the new Copemann Hart organ recentlyinstalled in St. Mary's. These will take place at 12.30pm, and the recitalistsfor July will be as follows:

July 2nd Keith Brown, Director of Music, Yarm SchoolJuly 9th Nicholas Wise, St. Mark's Church, MarskeJuly 16th Hector Parr, RomaldkirkJuly 23rd Joan Johnson, Barnard Castle Parish ChurchJuly 30th Andrew Christer, St. John's Church, Darlington

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WHAT'S ON IN ROMALDKIRK IN JULY

ROMALDKIRK READING ROOM

Tuesday 1st, 8th, 15th, Yoga 7.15 - 8.45pmSaturday 5th Coffee Morning Monday 7th Art Class 10.00am - 12.00pmThursday 10th, 17th Art Class 10.00am - 12.00pmTuesday 29th Yoga * 7.00pm - 8.30pm Wednesday 30th Book Club 7.00pm

* Class for 6 weeks with Pat Collinson. Note new time.

MOBILE LIBRARY

The Mobile Library will be in Romaldkirk on the 10th and 24thJuly between 10.25 and 10.35pm. It now parks on Low Green, next to theKirk Inn. Su Graves

ROMALDKIRK PHOTOGRAPHS

I hope to have some photographs of Romaldkirk Gardens on theinternet shortly after the Open Gardens Day on June 22nd.

Then after the Romaldkirk Fair on August 16th it is hoped toreplace these with photographs of the Decorated Garden Gates.

There will be two versions of each picture, a small one that willdownload quickly, even if you are not yet connected to Broadband, and alarger version, which you should use if you want to make copies on yourprinter.

In each case, go to www.c-parr.freeserve.co.uk/Romaldkirk

and follow the link.

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NUMBER PUZZLES

Answers to last month's Puzzles:1. 4 3. 12 5. 8:04 4/119 pm2. 5 (3 boys, 2 girls) 4. 7:56 pm 6. 463/512

NUMBER PUZZLES (3) (Answers in next month's Magazine)

For the children (aged 7 to 11)1. Fish and chips cost £3.50, and the fish costs £2.10 more than the chips.What do the chips cost?2. How many different four-letter code-words can you write using only theletters A, B, C and D, if no letter comes more than once in the same word?

For students (aged 12 to 16)3. The hot tap will fill the bath in 6 minutes, but the cold tap takes only 3minutes. How long does it take to fill the bath with both taps running?4. When the cost of petrol went up from £1.00 to £1.15 a litre I had to buy3 litres less each week to keep my expenditure the same. How many litresdo I now buy each week?

For the adults (aged 17 upwards)5. Jock and Paddy are shovelling sand onto a lorry, while Wally isshovelling it off again. Jock by himself could fill the lorry in 60 minutes,while Paddy by himself would take 50 minutes. Wally could empty the fulllorry in 40 minutes. How long does it take to fill the lorry with all three atwork?6. A circle is inscribed in a square whose sides measure 10 cm, and anothersquare is inscribed in the circle. What is the area of the smaller square?

WHAT'S ON IN MICKLETON IN JULY

Monday (every) Post Office 1.30 - 3.30pmWednesday (every) Post Office 9.30 - 12.30pm (every) Aerobics 8.00 - 9.00pm (third in month) Parish Council Meeting 7.00pmThursday (every) Day Club 11.30am (first in month) Computer Workshop 6.30pm (last in month) Community Lunch Friday (every) Post Office 1.30 - 3.30pm

(4th, 18th) Cinema Club 6.00 & 8.00pm

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WHAT'S ON IN COTHERSTONE IN JULY

Monday (every) Drama Group 3.30pm & 4.00pm 7th Youth Club 6.00pm & 7.30pmTuesday (in term time) Pre-School Playtime 10.00 - 12 noon (in term time) Taekwondo 3.30pm

(every) Parent and Toddler 10.00 - 12.00amWednesday 23th Flower Club 7.30pmThursday (in term time) Ballet Classes 3.45 - 6.00pmFriday 4th,18th Friday Club 2.00 - 4.00pm 11th The ConspiritorsSaturday 19th Friday Club Fayre 2.00pm

DALES FRIDAY CLUBMeets in Cotherstone Village Hall between 2 & 4pm every fort-

night except in January and August. The club caters for older folk with theyoungest members helping with cups of tea. If you feel in need of pleasantcompany and entertainment and would like to join us, contact in the firstplace: Nan (650438), Audrey (650270), Marjorie (650331), as we may beable to arrange transport.

Friday 4th July: Members' OutingFriday 18th July: Michael Hutton tells us about his Cruise

SUMMER FAYRE: Saturday 19th July at 2.00pmTombola, Cake Stall, Bring & Buy, Bric-a-bracEntertainment by the students of Mr. John LowlesAdmission £1, to include Tea and Cream Scone

METHODIST CHURCH INFORMATION

SUNDAY SERVICES AT COTHERSTONESunday 6th July Mr. D. Marsden (Chapel Anniversary) 6.30pm Sunday 13th July Mrs. R. Bainbridge 6.30pmSunday 20th July Mr. E. Macfarlane 6.30pmSunday 27th July Mrs. J. Stark 6.30pm

Coffee morning each Saturday in the Schoolroom: 10.00 - 11.30pm

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CLUB COTHERSTONE NEWS

Cotherstone Village Hall – Friday July 11th

Club Cotherstone presents:The Conspirators

Gina DootsonShort Term Effect

The next Club Cotherstone gig is Friday July 11th and the headliners arelocal band The Conspirators who were described in The Guardian as an‘…exceptional up and coming’ band. Their recent single ‘One sure thing’?was recorded with Judy Dyble, formerly of Fairport Convention, and madenumber 7 in the national indie chart. Support is in the form of the welcome return of amazing singer songwriterGina Dootson, and from Short Term Effect of Consett, so get yourselfalong to Club Cotherstone and see what all the fuss is about!Tickets are £5 advance (£7 on the day but likely to sell out!) available fromChris Tyler on 01833 650524 and it’s ‘Bring your own booze and nibbles’?.

The Conspirators -www.myspace.com/theconspiratorsukGina Dootson - www.myspace.com/ginadootsonShort Term Effect - www.myspace.com/shorttermeffectmusic

COTHERSTONE PARENT AND TODDLER GROUPevery Tuesday at Cotherstone Village Hall

10 till 12At our recent sale we raised a wonderful £354!!! This is a larger amountthan raised in our previous sales and we hope to run them a couple of timesa year. Thank you to all those who donated items, helped on the day andbehind the scenes and to those who attended. We had a fantastic day and it'sgreat to know that people realise the benefits of buying good condition,excellent value second hand items.With some of the money raised we are going on a summer trip to PrestonHall Park with the pre-school. I'm sure the children will have a great day.Toddler Group is a small friendly group open to babies, toddlers and theirparents/ carers. We love to see new faces. Call Sally 650888 for furtherinformation.

£1.50 per child or £2 per family (if more than one child), under 1's free.Includes refreshments.

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NEWS FROM COTHERSTONE PRIMARY SCHOOL

NEW APPOINTMENTSWe welcome Alison Sabey who has taken over the post of secretary

from Chris Tyler. Susie Blackburn has been appointed our new DeputyHeadteacher and will begin her new duties in September.

TRIPS AWAYSeveral of the children took part in a three day residential trip near

Alston in Cumbria. The days we packed with all numerous of activitieskeeping everyone busy. Some of their favourite activities included archery,canoeing, caving, zip wire, giant swing, climbing, stream walking, tacklingthe obstacle course and surviving the ‘piranha pool’.

The Year 6 pupils had a wonderful time on their visit to France.Staying along the banks of the Somme River we visited a wide range ofhistorical sites. The children took every advantage to use their Frenchwhenever possible, especially in the local markets when purchasing fruitand souvenirs.

Members of the school staff and Governors visited Cyprus as partof our international links project. This was the last visit in the currentproject. This was the second visit to the Cyprus and it was noticeable howthe school in Cyprus has developed since their visit to us in November2006. Many of the aspects of good practice they had witnessed on their visithere have introduced into their own school.

ECO-SCHOOL AWARDThe school has been awarded the Eco-School Award in recognition

of the work the children have been doing in recycling and developing theschool grounds. The children in Class 3 have designed a quiet garden whichthey are in the process of cultivating.

TEESDALE FLOWER CLUBMeets on the fourth Wednesday of the month. On 23rd July Pat

Kearton will talk on "Antarctica", and show a silent movie.

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COTHERSTONE JUNIOR BADMINTON CLUB

Badminton Club will soon be starting the new season.We will be meeting every Tuesday evening from 9th September

2008 until 16th December 2008 at the Village Hall, EXCEPT 28th October(Half Term) AND 11th November (Teesdale Players production week).

The Junior session, for those at Primary school is from 6.30pm until7.30pm. The Intermediate session, for those at Secondary school is from7.30pm until 8.30pm. Adults may play from 8.30pm onwards.

Because we only have 1 court numbers are limited to 8 in eachsession and both the Junior and Intermediate sessions are currently full.However if you would like to be added to the waiting list please let meknow. We provide all equipment, but please remember to wear suitablefootwear such as trainers.

The weekly fee remains at £1. .Looking forward to the new Badminton season

Teresa Wilcox tel 650007

COTHERSTONE YOUTH CLUB NEWSAt the June session everyone enjoyed a “quiz hunt” around the

Village and made cards and gifts for Father’s day. We would like towelcome the following new members over the last month: - Maddy Forsyth,Ellie Renfrew and Anna Renfrew.

Monday 7th July is a combined session for both age groups from6.00 – 8.00pm when we will be holding a barbeque. Parents are alsowelcome but please telephone organisers to let us know you are attendingand whether you require a veggie option, (see numbers below).Dates for autumn are: 8th September, 6th October, 3rd November

The December session will be a special Christmas Party so datesand details will be confirmed next issue.If you would like to put your child’sname on the waiting list please contact one of the organisers:

Rachel Markham and Graham Bristow 650609Ada Burns and Mick Brennan 650497Annalisa and Mick Ward 650501Julie and Paddy Doyle 650281

First Session: 6pm – 7.30 pm is for 7to 9 year oldsSecond Session – 7.30 pm to 9.00 pm is for 10 to 12 year oldsCharge: £1.00 per child.

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ROMALDKIRK FAIR, SATURDAY 16th AUGUSTEverything is coming together for a great fair.So put it in your diary and tell your friends.Children's Fancy Dress assembles on Low Green at 1.00pmGrand opening by Councillor Mrs. Madeleine Walton at 1.30pmIf you can help with prizes, goods or time please contact these people:White Elephant Jaqueline Barningham 650317Cakes Vera Dent 650315Plants Claire Rackham 650495Books Jaqueline Jackson 650693Tombola Cherry Law 650137Whisky Galore Malcolm Raine 650499Hamper Raffle Marjorie Bainbridge 650331Teas Mary Shepherd 650069Children's Games Jane Borer 650507Fancy Dress Leslie Cutting 650271Setting up/Anything Else Harry Dick 650224

There will also be Children's Sports, Felt Making, Donkeys,Magic Show, Stanhope Band, and lots more stalls.

After last year's success, we are having Decorated Garden Gates again,so please dress up your Romaldkirk gates - the more the better.

The main thing is to enjoy yourselves, so please join in, and bring your friends.

HAMPER RAFFLEI would be most grateful for any donations of non-perishable items,

which can be left in the pink boxes at the back of either church. Medium sizedbaskets would also be a big help. Marjorie BainbridgeTOMBOLA

If you have any unwanted gifts (for children, adults or pets), bottles ortoiletries you would like to donate to the Tombola Stall we would be pleased toreceive them. They can be left at the back of St. Cuthbert's Church, Cotherstone,St. Romald's, Romaldkirk or at Redsholme, Cotherstone.

TEASThere will be a meeting of helpers in St. Romald's Church on Monday

14th July at 7.00pm.

NEARLY-NEW CLOTHESThe Nearly-new Clothes Stall will be re-introduced at this year's Fair.

Please deliver (Ladies' and Gentlemen's only, please) to Ivy Cottage, Romaldkirk.Or if more convenient I will collect.

Joan Anderson, 650815

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Sunday 6th JulyRomaldkirk 9.00am EucharistLaithkirk 11.00am Eucharist

Sunday 13th JulyRomaldkirk 8.00am Holy Communion 1662Cotherstone 10.00am All Age EucharistLaithkirk 11.00am Matins

Sunday 20th JulyCotherstone 9.00am EucharistLaithKirk 11.00am EucharistRomaldkirk 6.30pm Evening Prayer

Sunday 27th JulyCotherstone 9.00am EucharistRomaldkirk 11.00am Service with Taizé ChantsLaithkirk 6.00pm Evening Prayer

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FROM THE PARISH REGISTERS

BAPTISMS18th May 2008 Matilda Rose Corey Ware Cotherstone25th May 2008 Jake Edward McFarlane Romaldkirk29th June 2008 Jasmine Rose Blakeman Romaldkirk

Sunday 3rd AugustRomaldkirk 9.00am EucharistLaithkirk 11.00am Eucharist

Sunday 10th AugustRomaldkirk 8.00am Holy CommunionCotherstone 10.00am All Age EucharistLaithkirk 11.00am Matins

Sunday 17th AugustCotherstone 9.00am EucharistLaithkirk 11.00am EucharistRomaldkirk 6.30pm Romaldkirk

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PICTURE PUZZLESLast month's puzzle: Nozzle of Kitchen Mincer

PUZZLE No.3 (Answer in next month's Magazine)

TEESDALE RECORD SOCIETY

The Teesdale Record Society has enjoyed two outstanding visits –to Durham Cathedral and to Grassholme and Hury reservoirs – each led byguides who were relaxed and informal but also offered the best in informa-tion and interpretation.

At the Cathedral our guide, Lilian, explained the four stagesthrough which the present building has developed, from the pre-conquestseat of Celtic Christianity, to the post-Conquest Norman and the Gothicmonastery Church of the Benedictine Order. Durham Cathedral was inno-vative in its use of ribbed vaulting, and the differing styles of the twotransepts show the development of this technique. The remnants of medi-eval wall-paintings were more extensive than one might at first expect,especially in the Galilee, where our guide spent some time explaining theideas than had informed the builders of this splendid extension to the westend of the cathedral. We renewed our acquaintance with the stories ofCuthbert and of Bede, who are both buried at Durham, and whose reputa-tions in their own day and soon after, ensured its lasting fame.

The visit to the reservoirs was led by Mr Jim Prentice, of Northum-bria Water, and his colleague, Gary, who allowed us to visit the tunnelswithin the reservoir dams. We saw at close quarters the engineering ofsafety measures for the waterworks, and our guides explained the recentimprovements made to the overflows. Their commentary illustrated themany concerns of water engineers - the quality of the catchment areas, thebuilding of the actual dam, the environmental impact, the need to consideremergencies such as flood or drought, the need to renew or repair on aregular basis - all this amounting to a very complex task requiring muchskill and experience. Members much appreciated the time our two guidesgave to our visit. There is much more to a dam than meets the eye.

The next meeting of the Society will be a visit to ThornboroughHenges, North Yorkshire, on Saturday July 5th. Please meet at The Fox andHounds, Cotherstone, at 10.00am. Jean Hemingway

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NOVICE'S GUIDE TO COMPUTING (3): HARDWARE AND SOFTWARE

Your computer contains two types of memory. The Hard Disc is like anumber of CDs which spin rapidly all the time the machine is in use, and in today'smachines it will have enormous storage capacity; if it stored only printed material itcould hold many thousands of books, each the size of Shakespear's complete works.On the other hand the Random Access Memory (RAM) has no moving parts, andless capacity than the hard drive, but can work at great speed. The hard drive retainsits data indefinitely, although you can, of course, remove items if you wish. But it isvery important to realise that the RAM forgets everything in its memory when thecomputer is switched off, and can never recall it.

Both of these memories store two different types of material. On the onehand there are items of software, the programs which tell the computer how to dothe various jobs you require of it, and on the other is the data you are processing,such as the letters you have written, photographs from your digital camera, songsyou have downloaded from the internet, accounts you are keeping, and so on.

The most important piece of software you need is your computer's operat-ing system, which takes charge of everything it does, and allows you to communi-cate with it. By far the best known operating system is called Windows, suppliedby the American Microsoft Corporation. It is used throughout the world, and hasmade Bill Gates the world's richest man. A few enthusiasts use other operatingsystems, and loudly proclaim their virtues, but in this series of articles I shallassume you are using Windows.

To see how all this fits together, let us suppose you wish to write a letter toa friend. When you first switch on, the computer can do nothing until it has loadedWindows, i.e. has copied it from the hard disc into RAM. This may take severalminutes. You will then load your Word Processor (a program probably alsosupplied by Bill Gates), so that a copy of this also is available in RAM. Your screenwill then display a blank area on which you can type your letter, along withnumerous controls for the various processes you may need to call upon. As youtype you can correct any mistakes as you go along, delete bits you do not want orinsert bits you forgot to include, and if you wish, vary the size, type face and colorof the text you are typing, and when you have finished you can print it out. If youwant to keep a copy of your letter in the machine, or if you decide you will finish itoff tomorrow, it is essential to remember that, up to this moment, it is stored only inRAM, and not on the hard drive. So before you tackle another job, or switch off themachine, you must Save it, to put a more permanent copy on the hard disc. Amodern program usually warns you if it thinks you have forgotten, and are about tolose some data you want to keep, but you should not rely on this. THE EDITOR

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BIRTHDAY GREETINGS

Calum Matthews will be 13 on 8th JulyLaura Moss will be 16 on 15th JulyFiona Matthews will be 11 on 20th JulyJenny Butterfield will be 10 on 21st JulyLucy Hammond will be 10 on 24th JulyEsia Forsyth will be 6 on 25th July

GET FIT!COMMITT TO GET FIT !!!!!!!

8 week courses....EGGLESTON Mondays 8-9 pmAerobic workout followed by leg/bums/tums toning ...MICKLETON Wednesdays 8-9 pmAerobic workout followed by circuit training !!!£3 per session, £20 for 8 sessions, £27 for 12 sessionsCome along, have fun and get fit !!!!!Evelyn Walton (01833) 640498 for further details.

CRIME PREVENTIONCRIME let’s bring it DOWNNeighbourhood Watch is one of the biggest and most successful crimeprevention initiatives ever. Behind it lies a simple idea, and a central valueshared by millions of people around the country.

Getting together with your neighbours to take action can cut local crimeIF YOU WOULD LIKE TO BE PART OF NEIGHBOURHOOD

WATCH, THE WATCH ALERT SYSTEM OR WOULD LIKE TOKNOW ANYTHING ABOUT CRIME PREVENTION then please

contact Durham Constabulary Community Policing, they are there togive support and advice. If you have any concerns or worries regarding

suspicious characters, noise, or traffic problems you can now contactDurham’s Police Constable Support Officer, Liz Finn on 0845 60 60 ext

6782819 Fax 01325 742810 or you can leave an email message atelizabeth.finn@durham.pnn.police.uk

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PRINCESS SALLY AND PRINCESS SELINA

Mother was saying, "In a minute!" Both pussy cats werecrying loudly at the back door, in a hurry to be let out to go to thecircus. Out they went, under their hideout in the bushes.

Just then a large animal came past them, an elephant with ababy hanging on to his mother's tail, and then two more came by.They were not alone; their keepers were beside them. The large cageswith the lions in were taken into the big tent ready for the circusmaster, first one cage and then the second cage, which seemed to be alittle wobbly on its wheels. The lions were roaring loudly, and justthen the cage toppled over and the door opened. Pandemonium brokeout as one of the lions calmly walked out of the cage, and the menwith sticks running about shouting, "Lion loose, keep back!" Thiswas shouted many times, with people running right and left to get outof the way. One of the keepers of the lions had come back with a verylarge net, waving it about, but where was the lion? Princess Sally andPrincess Selina were also wondering where the lion had got to, andkept a wary eye on the proceedings.

Just then a rustle of noise made them look about, and toweringabove them was the lion. Gosh! Golly! Whatever next?

J. Scott

USED STAMPS

Joan Anderson of Ivy Cottage would be pleased to receiveany used stamps. They can be sent direct to Ivy Cottage or placed inthe boxes at the back of Romaldkirk and Cotherstone Churches.

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NORTH POLE NEWS 68

In a slight change to our usual practice of describing events that are ofimportance and how we relate to ourselves, and what happened, here we will lookat two specific events under the same title; that is the continental divide. Now thistakes two forms. If you are an American it is an actual physical reality; here it ismore a state of mind. If we look at the American one first, if you go into the RockyMountains in Colorado, you will find the continental divide. The second happenedwhen I was on a train down to London, and the two people behind me were engagedin a conversation which I will relay to you here.

The first incident was when I was with my friend Howard, and we hadgone to visit his daughter and her family in the Rockies. On arrival Betsy decided totake Howard, myself and her two boys to see the continental divide. Now this, ifyou did not know, is a crack in the earth's crust that runs from Canada to Mexico.As we walked up to it there is a plaque stating that it is the continental divide, and apiece of metal covering a crack in the rock, secured by two bolts, one on each side."So this is it", I said. "That piece of metal is the only thing holding Americatogether. Undo those bolts and the US will split in two". "Quick", said Howard."Get him away from those bolts." The boys came up. "It's all right", I said. "I appearto have brought the wrong spanners (wrenches). Mine are 3/4", and those bolts are11/2". "So what are you going to do?" "Nothing today," I replied. "But when I comeback I'll probably bring a bigger plate, as there is no way we British could design aflimsy device like that. It needs fixing." "Oh", said Betsy. "So when do you thinkyou can do the job?" "He's only joking", said Howard. "But just in case, give himthe dimensions of the plate, as you never know."

The second event was of equal importance, as on a train to London, seatedbehind me were two people with a completely different view on life. As the journeyprogressed, the two people began to discuss their stay in some country villages,namely Cotherstone, Romaldkirk and Mickleton. At this point I began to listen, asthe whole idea seemed different from my viewpoint. The first item both haddecided was that there were three village halls, but these should be made into onelarge one. Now this I didn't agree with. Next was the pubs; these also should bemade into one large one, with shorter opening hours, so the staff could get homeearly. The third one was the churches, and here again only one was needed, so theother two could be sold off to raise funds.

At this point I thought I should find out about these two, so I turned roundand asked if these three village were in Teesdale. "Oh yes," he replied, and did Iknow the area. I was vaguely familiar with it, I replied, as I knew a few people inthe village they had mentioned. In regard to the village halls, each village had aright to assemble where they liked, and a hall is an ideal meeting place. Next, I said,pubs were also a meeting place, but with a different purpose, and as they are usuallywarm and friendly, the more the better. As to the churches, all ours are built andpaid for, and the only thing that is sent is the vicar. The size of the congregation isentirely dependent on how good he is. There are no part-time priests on Heaven'sgate. In fact if you live in Lartington, you really like the other villages' amenities soyou go and use them. At this point they both said, "So where is Lartington?" Nowthat did it; the whole carriage had by now gone silent. "In that case," I said, "I think

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you should both get off at the next stop". Both replied, "We will do no such thing!"The people within hearing distance turned to look at them. Just then an announce-ment came over the tannoy, "The next station will be London King's Cross, wherethis train will terminate." Both went quite red, and the man sitting next to me leanedover so the other two could hear, and looked at me. "You were right, they will getoff. In fact," he said, "as you were right on that point, you might also be right on theothers. Big numbers are not necessary for personal development." As I was leavingyou will never guess who the last two still seated were. Yes, those who had notcrossed the continental divide.

The ending to this month is to remember that an igloo is a house built withsnow to keep man warm. So if you throw stones in a glass house, the glass breaks,but if you throw snowballs in an igloo they get lost. The aim is not to loose whatyou have but to improve it, so both Cotherstone and Mickleton built bigger halls.

Next month we will look at some language variations.

Neville H. Cross

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Church of England – Church Officers

THE BENEFICE OF ROMALDKIRK WITHLAITHKIRK

Rector Readers Mr Jim Alford, The Paddock, Mickleton 640976

Mrs Penny Sunderland, Greengates, Thringarth 640447

ROMALDKIRK & COTHERSTONEChurchwardens Mrs Mary Shepherd, Botany Farm House, Baldersdale 650069Romaldkirk Verger Mrs Joyce Hughes, School House, Romaldkirk 650785PCC Hon Sec Mrs Carol Lynn, West Lodge, Cotherstone 650217PCC Hon Treas Mr Philip Leech, The Green, Cotherstone 650935

LAITHKIRKChurchwarden Mrs Margaret Walton, Brooklea, Newbiggin 640697PCC Hon Sec Mrs Ghita Harbour, 4, The Close, Cotherstone 650093PCC Hon Treas Mr Jim Alford, The Paddock, Mickleton 640976Sunday School Mrs Penny Sunderland, Greengates, Thringarth 640447

Methodist ChurchMinister: Rev Keith Pearce Tel:638272

Cotherstone for information contact Mrs Joyce Gargett 650525

Catholic ChurchFor information contact Moira & John Oliver 650508

Society of Friends – QuakersFor information contact Mary Wilkinson, Rowan House, Mickleton 640032

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Annual Magazine subscription £2.50 (or 25p per issue)

Magazine Editor Mr. Hector Parr, The Cottage, Romaldkirk 650272Magazine Treas Mrs Joyce Cross, Rose Cottage, Lartington 650529

The deadline for the August 2008 Magazine is Monday 14th July 2008.Contributions to Hector Parr, The Cottage, Romaldkirk - hectorparr@freeuk.com

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