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ISSUE 89 JULY 2016
THE
OVER KELLET VIEW
Price £1.00 (but free of charge to every household in Over Kellet)
For the next (September) issue, the closing date for news, articles and advertisements is 15 August 2016. All contributions should be sent to the email address: [email protected]
Editorial Board: Liz Brewster, Rosie Kakkar and Chris Pogson
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THE JULY VIEW
As I write the July editorial, the EU referendum is over but the heat of the Euro 2016 continues over on to its last few days; until we can finally sigh and carry on―just long enough until the Olympics in August take off in Rio in the midst of a lot more uncertainty…
Soon we hope, though, that we can rest again to listen to the magpies chack-chack-chacking, stop to take a lungful of the mellow fragrance of honeysuckle and hopefully enjoy some more sunshine. There will be sadness as Ken and Sue RETIRE; we all wish them the very best for their future. The sadness mixed with excitement as the Autumn Gala approaches and the preparations gather momentum. And everyone in the village looks forward to a glorious summer break.
Rosie Kakkar
B4RN FOR OVER KELLET
Over 60 residents of both the Over and Nether Kellets attended a meeting at the school on 8th June to hear the Chief Executive of B4RN, Barry Forde, give further details of the B4RN project and what this would mean for the Kellets. Given enough
support from residents, he felt it would be relatively straightforward to bring the network as far as the village hall and then on to Nether Kellet, with a ‘ring’ around the
village from which all properties wishing to subscribe could be fed.
In summary the main points he made were:
B4RN provides a broadband speed of 1GB/s (probably over 30 times faster than
obtainable in the village at the moment and with much greater bandwidth and reliability), at a cost of £30 per month. It is also possible to run a landline
telephone through the fibre (using VOIP), and so there is no need to continue with a BT line.
Laying the ducting from its nearest point at Old Hall Farm caravan site to the
village and then around to individual properties is undertaken by volunteers (but a fee of £1.50 per metre is paid to those undertaking this).
The community needs to raise the funds to finance the laying of the cable and this is done by way of individuals buying shares in B4RN which, being a Community Benefit Company, will attract a tax rebate from HMRC equivalent to
30% of the sum invested. After three years, interest at the rate of 5% will then be paid.
On a show of hands at the end of the meeting there appeared to be enough support to go ahead with this and an action group of volunteers is being set up to take it forward. Watch out for more details on how to take part in this exciting project for the
community.
Nick Ward
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LETTER FROM THE VICARAGE
St Cuthbert’s Church
Over Kellet
June 2016
Dear Friends,
ONE MORE STEP ALONG THE WAY
This is one of my and Sue’s favourite hymns—it speaks about taking the next step in life.
At present Sue and I are busy packing the contents of our home into bags and boxes after 33 years, as we prepare to take one more step into a new ministry with the Lord.
In many ways we are stepping out into an unknown future and moving to a new home, making new friends and a new ministry as the Lord leads us. We are leaving our friends and all the places we have come to love around Over Kellet and the congregation at St. Cuthbert’s to whom we have ministered. Yes, it is sad, but it is also exciting, looking to the Lord Jesus Christ to guide and direct. All we need to do is follow HIM.
We have a great promise from the Lord both for us as we move and you as you continue here in Over Kellet which is:
‘And the LORD is the one who goes ahead of you. He will be with you. He will not fail you or forsake you. Do not fear, or be dismayed’. Deuteronomy 31.8
Sue and I want to thank you for all your prayers, support, friendship and love. It has been an honour to serve you and share in the life of the church and parish.
Please keep your eyes firmly fixed on the risen Christ; seek His will in your personal lives and that of the parish. When questions arise and fears loom, please recall the verse above and put your trust in the LORD not on your own wants and ideas but HIS will.
May God bless you and guide you in the days ahead, Your friends,
Rev Ken and Sue Clapham
Following a recent meeting with the Bishop it has been confirmed that the Vicar of Bolton le Sands and churchwardens are responsible for church services until a new minister is appointed. Instead of a full time minister several options are under consideration. If you have any questions, please discuss them with the wardens, John Halsey or Nick Ward.
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CHURCH NEWS In celebration of the Queen’s official 90th Birthday a coffee morning was held in the suitably decorated Village Hall attended by over 50 people on 11th June. Fascinating royal memorabilia was brought for display which included newspapers of the Coronation, an official Coronation programme and Union Jacks waved by children from Over Kellet to celebrate the Coronation. Two nonagenarians, Joan Shaw and Lily Adey, cut a birthday cake which was enjoyed by all after the National Anthem had been sung. £200 was raised for Church funds.
John Halsey
COVER PICTURES
We are always looking for photographs to feature on our front cover. Photographs of local scenes, flora or wildlife are especially welcome and all will be credited in the magazine. Send your pictures to [email protected]
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THE 200 CLUB
The result of the draw for May was:
1st (£25) Mrs J Armer (171)
2nd (£15) Mr C Hayes (59)
3rd (£10) Mrs M Parry (143)
The idea of 200 Clubs is growing widely in this country and we have been asked from time to time about how to run one. If you are interested in organizing one yourself for a charitable purpose, the rules are briefly as follows.
There is no specific legal definition in the Gambling Act of a 100, 200 or 500 club (yes, you can have any stipulated number, not just 200). In most cases such clubs exist to promote lotteries for a ‘good cause’ (lotteries cannot be run for private or commercial gain), and many are run by organisations such as school parent-teacher associations.
The rules that apply to such lotteries are dependent on how the lottery is promoted. Typically, such lotteries are small in scale and operate under the rules for private society lotteries or a small society lottery registered with the local licensing authority and do not need a licence from the Gambling Commission.
In our case, we have a licence from the Lancaster City Council, for which we pay a small sum annually. The Council have all the information new Club promoters might need.
Liz Brewster (733877 or [email protected])
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WILSON’S ENDOWED SCHOOL NEWS
Grandparents’ Day and the Queen’s 90th Birthday
The biannual Grandparents’ Day coincided with celebrations for the Queen’s 90th birthday. Over one hundred grandparents joined their grandchildren for a full day of activities. Ornate crowns and corgis with movable legs were some of the craft activities shared by young and old. The day began with a worship which included singing two verses of the national anthem and a slide show of pictures highlighting the queen’s life. A roast chicken dinner,
cooked by school cook Taryn, was followed by ‘Royal Surprise’, a meringue nest filled with cream, strawberries and blueberries which was suitably red, white and blue. Patriotic bunting filled the classrooms and corridors and a happy and enjoyable day celebrated three very important people, who serve others―Her Majesty, grandpa and grandma.
The Annual Summer Show―Ali Baba and the Bongo Bandits
Can Ali Baba rescue the sultan’s daughter Satsuma and her handmaidens, Semolina and Tapioca? Is ‘Open Sesame’ still the magic word to gain access to the secret cave of the bandits and will the genie’s latest model of flying carpet, the Persian 205, actually take off? So many unanswered questions as the children launch into rehearsals of this summer musical pantomime with camels, palm trees and intrigue. The Village Hall will be awash with all things Arabian in the last week of July to resolve these eastern mysteries! All welcome on 20th July at the 2.30pm performance.
Summer Sporting Activities
Sports Day was a busy morning of house team multi-skills events followed by traditional races. The children were well supported by family and friends. Our cluster of Lune Valley schools have also met regularly for inter-school sports. We enjoyed cross-country races and orienteering at Tatham Fells School, a rounders tournament at Hornby school, netball at Caton St Paul’s School and, finally, the annual football match at Nether Kellet School for the ‘Kellet Cup’.
Staff News
We have several staff leaving at the end of the summer term. Mrs Cath Jackson is moving onto a teaching post much closer to her home in Yorkshire. Cath began her teaching at Over Kellet and has been with us for twelve years. Teaching assistant Mrs Sue Burgess is retiring and moving to be nearer her family in Sheffield. Sue retired from teaching some years ago and we have been blessed to have her experience on our team. Mrs Julie Sowerby has been a great support in our Year 5 and 6 class whilst the governors appointed a new teacher. We look forward to Julie continuing to provide supply cover in the future.
Jo Williams, Headteacher
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PARISH COUNCIL—JUNE
With Parish Councillors unusually thin on the ground this month, June’s meeting was completed in just over an hour.
Thomas Withers Charity—Since Dr Armer has moved away, it was agreed that Cllr Graham Agnew would replace him as a trustee.
Road Safety—The debris at the junction of the A601(M)/B6254 has now been cleared.
A complaint had been received about the speed of traffic entering the village on Kirkby Lonsdale Road. Highlighting the danger to cars leaving Greenways, the email included a request for a mirror to improve the visibility of approaching traffic. Clerk Michael Watson was to forward the email to the Highways department of Lancashire County Council.
Planning—Lancaster City Council had not yet made a decision on the application to build 158 homes on land adjacent to Brewers Barn, Carnforth.
Emergency Plan—Approval was given for an Emergency Plan sub-committee which would be chaired by resident Paul Bond with Cllr Agnew representing the Parish Council. The group had already met to put together a bid for funding of £2,500 to cover the cost of necessary electrical works and equipment.
Autumn Gala—Plans are continuing for the Autumn Gala which is to take place on 24 and 25 September 2016. The packed programme will feature a Scottish country dancing display, two brass bands, stalls, a bouncy castle, Over Kellet versus Nether Kellet football match, afternoon tea, fun pet show and a death slide for teddy bears!
B4RN—Following a meeting on 8 June, Cllr Nick Ward reported that it looked likely that the rural broadband project would proceed with the server to be located in the Village Hall. The next step was to seek permission from local landowners for cabling to go across their land. Paul and Lesley Gee had volunteered to take on secretarial duties for the project.
Bus Shelter—Work had not yet started on the new bus shelter. It was agreed that Cllr Margaret Fowler would chase this up. Michael Watson confirmed that a grant application to pay for the shelter had been sent to the Community Champion fund, but that the application to the Walney Fund was still to be submitted.
Format of AGM—Cllr Ward suggested that an alternative format to the AGM might encourage more people to attend. He wondered if a joint AGM with other village organizations might lead to better attendance for all. It was agreed that Michael Watson would write to organizations including the Horticultural Society and Village Hall to assess the level of support.
The full minutes of the Parish Council meeting are available at www.overkellet.org and on display on village notice boards. Next month's Parish Council meeting will take place on Tuesday 12 July at 7.15pm at Wilson's Endowed C of E School. All Parish Council meetings are open to the public.
Angela Huck
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WEATHER DATA FOR MAY 2016
I think one of the best known and often quoted weather lores for the month of May is “Ne'er cast a clout until May be out”. With the wide variations in the month’s daily maximum temperatures it was the wise gardener who kept a sweater or fleece jacket close at hand. On some days we basked in warm sunshine with temperatures in the low 20s Celsius (70s Fahrenheit), then on other days we shivered in temperatures of only 12°C (33°F).
However, looking back over the weather data for May, I can see that although, on one occasion only, the wind blew at more than 30mph, wind speeds mainly stayed in single figures. The four barograph charts for the month indicated that, though the barometric pressure only reached above 1025mbar for three days, there were no serious falls in pressure, giving a monthly average of 1010mbar. It is during those periods of stable pressure that we enjoyed fair weather, calm and settled conditions.
So how was the weather during the month? We had 12 rain days which gave a total of 26mm (1") of rain, well below the 10-year average of 68mm (2.7") and making it the second driest May in ten years. The wettest 24h period was over the 20th and 21st with 9mm (0.3"). There were 28 sun-days giving a total of 227.4h, well above the average of 176.6h so that this May was the sunniest for ten years. The coldest night was that of the 23rd when the temperature dropped to 4.1°C (39°F) and the warmest days were the 8th and 9th when the temperature reached 24°C (75°F). There was again a tie for the sunniest day between the 30th and 31st both with 12.4h of sunshine.
Looking back in my weather diary I noted on the 25th that there was a display of dark lenticular cloud, not the usual white and, though there were some examples of cumulonimbus cloud, these did not reach the towering heights of previous months.
Cloudwatcher
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THE DIARY Regular Weekly Events
SUNDAYS 0845 Every Week Holy Communion 1030 July 3, 31; Aug 7; Sept 4 Morning Worship & Fish Club (1015 at school) 1030 July 10; Aug 14; Sept 11 All Age Worship 1030 July 17; Aug 21; Sept 18 Morning Worship with Communion 1030 July 24; Aug 28; Sept 25 Morning Worship, Methodist preacher
MONDAYS 0900 Weekly (not July 25, August) Playgroup 2–4 Years 1330 Weekly (not July 18) Indoor Bowls 1700 Weekly Keep Active 1930 July 4; Sept 19, 26 Scottish Dancing
TUESDAYS 0900 Weekly (not July 26, August) Playgroup 2–4 Years 0900 Weekly (Schooldays only) Playgroup-Toddlers (School) 1400 Weekly (not July 18) Short Tennis
WEDNESDAYS 0900 Weekly (not July 27, August) Playgroup 2–4 Years 1400 Sept 7, 21 Galloways Society 1930 Weekly Church Bible Study 2000 Weekly Badminton
THURSDAYS 0900 Weekly (not July 28, August) Playgroup 2–4 Years 1930 July 14; Sept 8 WI
FRIDAYS 0900 Weekly (not July 29, August) Playgroup 2–4 Years
REFUSE COLLECTION IN JULY AUGUST AND SEPTEMBER Grey bin: July 11, 25; Aug 8, 22; Sept 5, 19 Green bin/recycling: July 4, 18; Aug 1, 15, 30; Sept 12, 26
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THE DIARY Monthly Calendar
JULY
Friday 1 Hort. Soc. Members Open Gardens evening Sunday 3 1330 Village Walk—Troutbeck Tuesday 12 1915 Parish Council Meeting (School) Wednesday 13 0900 Walking Group—Cotterdale Thursday 14 1930 WI Meeting—Talk by Mr Duncan Hamlett 'Mercy Ships' Sunday 24 Hort. Soc. Visit to Winton Park & Boxwood House, Cumbria
AUGUST
Sunday 7 1330 Village Walk—Clougha Pike Tuesday 9 1915 Parish Council Meeting (School) Wednesday 17 0900 Walking Group—Sedburgh
SEPTEMBER
Sunday 4 1330 Village Walk—Dent Thursday 8 1930 WI Meeting—Talk on 'Interesting Facts about Bats' Saturday 10 1400 Horticultural Society Annual Show Tuesday 13 1915 Parish Council Meeting (School) Wednesday 14 0900 Walking Group—Appleby
All events take place in the Village Hall unless otherwise stated
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PROGRAMME FOR OVER KELLET AUTUMN GALA SATURDAY 24TH
SEPTEMBER 2016
11.30–4.00 Craft Fair, stalls, sideshows, Bouncy Castle, Big Quarry Vehicles, at the school; Flower Festival in Church.
11.30–2.30 Hot dogs, candy floss and ice cream on sale at the school
12.00–12.45 Lancaster City Brass Band at the school
12.45 Autumn-themed Fancy Dress competition. (Two classes: Age 7 and under, Over 7), at the school—no charge for entry.
1.15–2.00 Lancaster City Brass Band on the Church Bank ring.
2.00 Scottish Country Dancing Display at the school
2.00 Fun Pet Show on Church Bank ring. Classes: 1. Cutest Puppy; 2. Handsomest Dog; 3. Prettiest Bitch; 4. Waggiest tail; 5.Best biscuit catcher; 6. Prettiest kitten; 7. Best long-haired cat; 8. Best short-haired cat; 9. Best rabbit; 10. Best rodent; 11. Most unusual pet. Entry £1 per class.
2.00–3.30 Teddy bear parachuting and ‘death slide’ (for teddy bears!), from the church tower. Make your own parachute—‘Google’ "teddy bear parachutes" to make a parachute the right size for your teddy. £1 per ‘jump’
2.30–3.30 Football: Over Kellet v Nether Kellet. Contact Mike Morris at [email protected] if interested in taking part.
2.30–4.00 Afternoon tea at the school
4.15 Tug-of-War, Over Kellet v Nether Kellet. Contact Mike Morris at [email protected] if interested in taking part.
6.00–1030 Hog Roast and Ceilidh at the Village Hall—Tickets £10 adult, £5 child (which includes Hog Roast or veggie option). ‘Compost’ Ceilidh band. Tickets are on sale in the village shop, school, church, Eagles Head from 1st July. Buy early to avoid disappointment!
Sunday 25th at 10:30: Village Ecumenical Harvest Festival service, St Cuthbert’s church. Preacher: The Bishop of Lancaster with musical contribution from members of ‘Compost’ ceilidh band. ***Help raise funds for the Gala by buying a quiz sheet from the shop or school—on sale from 1 July*** For more information visit www.gala.overkellet.org/ or email [email protected]
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BOOK REVIEW
The Cicero Trilogy by Robert Harris
Three books: Imperium (2006), Lustrum (2009) and Dictator (2015)
These three novels cover the period in Rome from 79 to 43BCE, following the great orator Cicero as he rises to be a senator through one of the most exciting and turbulent epochs to the death of Julius Caesar and Cicero’s own demise. The narrator throughout is Cicero’s secretary, the slave Tiro, who is one of the few survivors at the end. Although sticking closely to the actual sequence of events, Harris has created a beguiling fictional tale which engages from beginning to end.
The mention of Ancient Rome and Cicero may put you off—not more hated Latin? Well, no, there is no Latin here but a real page-turner with cliff-hangers throughout. The poor (the plebs, not a term of abuse then!), suffered greatly from privations of all sorts but this trilogy gives evidence that it was no picnic either being a patrician involved in the twists and turns of political intrigue. Harris has managed to interweave high politics, detective work, murder, deception, treason, exile and all manner of underhand manoeuvring into a thoroughly convincing narrative. Tiro comes across as an objective observer although totally committed to his master who is by no means a saint or anything near it. I don’t know if a TV series is in the offing, but The Cicero Trilogy is the sort of drama that will have the audience turning over from the football. Those of you who liked ‘I, Claudius’ on the box will enjoy this ‘prequel’.
Chris Pogson
OVER KELLET VILLAGE HALL
The AGM of the Village Hall will be held in September. All residents of the village are ‘members’ and so can attend. Not many usually do—I hope we have more this year as there are things of general interest for discussion. In particular we need more volunteers to help run the Hall. There are few meetings but decisions important for the Village are involved. In particular, we need someone with a little computer expertise to act as our Treasurer—briefly, if we have no Treasurer, the Village may suffer. Many thanks.
Chris Pogson, Chairman, OKVH Committee of Management
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KEN CLAPHAM—HIS LIFE AND CAREER
As Ken retires after 33 years service to the village I met with him to talk about his life and career. I was particularly interested to find out how his early life had shaped his later years.
Ken was born in Toxteth, Liverpool in 1947. Like many at the time, he was born at home and spent his first night in a drawer! His mother was a civil servant and his father was a carpet and upholstery fitter. Interestingly they were not churchgoers. Ken left school aged 16 and his first job was in furniture sales. He became a departmental manager but left after seven years as he wanted more free Saturdays! He then worked as an officer in a tax office in Bootle.
Ken was persuaded to attend a ‘Youth Night’ at a local church hall on Saturday 25th September 1965—he still has the original invitation which offers the opportunity to ‘Hear Captain Ken Weaver and the Ambassadors Guitar Group.’ The questions asked that night, "Do you believe in God?", "Are you happy?" had no initial discernible effect until the Monday. His deputy manager thought he must be ill as he was different—‘like a new person’! He attended church from that point onwards.
This was the turning point in Ken’s life—he had a call to the ministry and decided to train at Trinity College in Bristol starting in 1976. Interestingly, when he told his boss he was resigning, the boss said he knew why and had known since the first time he met Ken. It was while at Trinity College that Ken met Sue at a Christian youth event in Keswick. She was then a State Enrolled Nurse at Alder Hey and later trained as a State Registered Nurse at Broadgreen Hospital, also in Liverpool.
Ken was ordained on 2nd July 1978 and Sue and he were married 20 days later. His first Curacy, for three years, was at Newtown in Wigan. After this he moved to South Yorkshire where he was ‘Curate in Charge’ in the coal-mining villages of Darfield, Great Houghton and Low Valley near Barnsley. Ken initially found it difficult to make contact with the miners—if he visited a house, the father would open the door, call the wife and children and then disappear. So he decided to go into the mines to meet the miners. They often played tricks on him while he was down the mine—once they told him he couldn’t leave the mine the way he had descended and had him crawling up a very narrow tunnel instead. These were communities where all men worked in the mines and it was a steep learning curve for Ken; his duties included sitting with families if there was an accident and visiting the ICU.
Ken and Sue came to Over Kellet in 1983. Around 20 years ago Ken and Stan Chesworth (a retired Methodist Minister), merged the Anglican and Methodist congregations in the village. Ken tremendously enjoys his role as ‘Chaplain on call’ at the Royal Lancaster Infirmary and has especially fond memories of the unique atmosphere of Accident and Emergency.
We are all aware of Ken’s close relationship with NASA but how did it evolve? It started with a ‘stab in the dark’. The village school pupils were learning about space and Ken offered to write to NASA to see if an astronaut could visit (as you do).
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KEN CLAPHAM—HIS LIFE AND CAREER
Some months later in 1987 he had an answerphone message saying that James Irwin (the eighth man on the moon in 1971), would be in the UK in three weeks and could visit the school! James Irwin came again in 1990 followed by Charlie Duke (the tenth man on the moon), in 1995 and 2005 (see the photo on the front of the magazine). Ken has continued to have a close relationship with NASA, visiting on various occasions and preaching there. It becomes apparent that NASA has a very strong Christian community; eight of the twelve men on the moon are practising Christians and, of 300 potential astronauts in training at NASA, 200 attend weekly bible study. Any fees Ken obtains from his lecturing and teaching related to NASA he donates to North West Air Ambulance.
Ken says most of all he will miss pastoral work, his work at the school and preaching. We wish Ken and Sue all the best in their retirement and thank them for their 33 years of service. They will be missed.
Jane Meaden
A FRIEND INDEED
My wife and I were on board the Queen Mary II cruising in the Mediterranean a few years back. I saw on the ship’s bulletin board a talk entitled 'A life of an astronaut', by Rev. Ken Clapham. As a former NASA employee I attended the talk and was very impressed and congratulated him. I asked how he became interested in the topic. He told me that he became acquainted with a former Apollo 16 astronaut—B/Gen. Charles Duke, USAF and told me that Gen. Duke had visited his church.
From that time onwards we have been close friends. We renewed our friendship when he visited Washington, DC with Sue. I took him to NASA Headquarters to meet former Shuttle astronaut Leland Melvin (at left, next to me in the photo).
Ken, good luck to you and Sue after 33 years of ministry. Pete Sarmiento, Fort Washington, MD
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POSSIBLE DEVELOPMENT OF LAND BEHIND CHURCH BANK
Since the last Parish Council Meeting on 14th June it has been brought to our attention that an outline application for development is likely to be submitted for land at the end of Greenways, located behind the houses on Church Bank. We expect this application to be made in the very near future. At this stage we know that the developer is looking to build 15 dwellings on the site, taking up most of the field between the pond, the crags, and the end of the allotments. Representations to the city council cannot be made until the application has gone in but there seems to be some uncertainty about the ownership of at least some of the land within the bounds of the development. This has prompted the developer's agent to put notices into local newspapers to meet statutory requirements. If you think you may be affected, then you can contact Mason Gillibrand of Caton, and request further information regarding the boundaries of the application and discuss ownership of the land within those boundaries.
We have been contacted by Mason Gillibrand to ask if a member of their staff can come and discuss this possible development with parish councillors; we have invited someone to attend our next meeting on 12th July. At the time of writing we have not heard whether or not this invitation has been accepted. Council meetings are of course open to all residents.
Once we have heard this presentation and seen any application lodged, we will all be in a better position to assess the development’s impact on our community, the pond and the surrounding area.
Nick Ward
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OK VIEW—5 YEARS AGO
Mr Ian Walesby from Lancashire County Council had visited the village following the Parish Council’s request for road safety and other matters to be addressed. His attention was drawn to damage to the Green; damaged road surfaces and flooding history in the Narrows; lack of pavements and pedestrian safety; bus parking; rubbish; over-use of the Carnforth Road lay-by and re-siting of the speed restriction signs on Kirkby Lonsdale Road—all being matters to which the County Council had not made a satisfactory response. Mr Walesby seemed to have appreciated the problems. The Clerk was asked to write to enquire what had happened subsequently. Not a lot?
The Chairman of the Parish Council expressed regret that the school had announced that the Village Fair was not being held this year. He felt the community would be the poorer for the cancellation. Councillors accepted that, although this was billed as a Village Fair, almost all the organisation had been taken over by the school in recent years. It was agreed that a meeting should be arranged with interested parties to discuss the Fair's future. And, at last, we now have a Gala in 2016!
Eight hundred visitors attended the annual Open Day at Capernwray enjoying beautiful grounds, burgers, bouncy castles and bountiful afternoon teas. There was opportunity to tour the Hall and view the surroundings from the tower which gives a glimpse of Morecambe Bay and the Lake District Hills from the Keer valley. The students' own country exhibitions provided a glimpse of Africa, various parts of Europe, North America and beyond.
Chris Pogson
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WHAT’S ON
What’s coming up in July and August?
THEATRE: From Tuesday 5th July to Saturday 13th August at 7.15pm The Dukes celebrate another year of their Walkabout Theatre in Williamson Park by taking you to a cosy hobbit-hole in Bag End, The Shire, where nothing ever happens. Nothing, that is, until a little Hobbit’s world is turned upside down by 13 dwarves, a wizard and a momentous decision to reclaim the powerful Arkenstone, jealously guarded by the fearsome dragon Smaug. Join them on their journey as the woods and pathways of Williamson Park become enchanted forests and misty mountains filled with strange and wonderful creatures. The Hobbit promises a charming epic journey from a little house to a big world full of songs, laughter and magic. It promises to be a loving, faithful adaptation of Tolkien’s classic. For all ages 5+. All the details―and there are special offers―can be found on their website www.dukes-lancaster.org or at the Box Office 598500.
MUSIC: Lake District Summer Music International Festival, Saturday 30th July to Friday, 12th August. Always an interesting and diverse programme. The nearest event for us is the Purcell Violin Consort performing in the annual Kirkby Market Day Concert on Thursday 4th August at 12 noon. Three young violinists from the Purcell School will play pieces by Bach, Paganini, Leclair and Wieniawski in the wonderful setting of the beautiful Norman church of St Mary’s. Enquiries 01539 742620; Box Office: 01539 742621 or www.ldsm.org.uk
FLASHES FROM THE PAST―CARS: Sunday 3rd July from 10am‒4pm sees the Lakeland Classic Car Rally at Leighton Hall featuring over 400 classic cars, motorcycles, stationary engines, commercials and vintage tractors. It’s a great chance to speak to the exhibitors, pick up a rare or discontinued part, bag a bargain or just enjoy browsing the many displays. You can also visit the Hall itself and enjoy the gardens and tearooms. A good family event with plenty to keep everybody happy. For more information visit www.markwoodwardclassicevents.com or phone 01697 451882.
SHAKESPEARE: Also at Leighton Hall there is an open-air production of Hamlet on Thursday 21st and Friday 22nd July. Phone 734474 or, for details, visit [email protected]
TRAINS: On Saturday 20th and Sunday 21st from 10am‒4pm on both days, there is the Carnforth Model Railway weekend at Carnforth Heritage Centre. Fun for all ages with at least seven layouts so, if you like trains (as you must!), this could be your day out. Phone 735165 or visit [email protected]
FINALLY: Watch Wildlife at Dusk at RSPB Leighton Moss. Each Monday in August between 7pm and dusk, take a relaxing walk to try and spot bats, red deer and other special summer wildlife. Contact 701601 for details but booking is essential.
LOCAL SERVICES OVER KELLET Village Store and Post Office, The Green Last post collections: weekdays 16:45, Saturday 11:00
733207
The Eagles Head Public House, Nether Kellet Road 732457 Fishmonger, David Goldspink, Weds 09:00-11:00, Winder Garth 07477 530965 Mobile library Thursdays—July 7, 28; Aug 18; Sept 8, 29 0300 123 6703 CARNFORTH Doctors Ashtrees Surgery, Market Street 720000 Out of Hours Service 111 Park View Surgery, 21 New Street 01539 715555 Out of Hours Service, CHOC 03000 247 247 Dentists Anne King, Council Buildings 733867 Viva Dental, 29 Market Street 735431 Pharmacies Boots Pharmacy, 24 Market Street 732955 Ashtrees Pharmacy, Market Street 727877 Vets Alison Lee, 2 Queen Street 735249 Burch Tree Vets, 39 Lancaster Road 720002 Opticians Philip Jones, 15 Market Street 730055 S & K Butterfield, 46c Market Street 732724 Library Lancaster Road (Mon, Wed & Fri 09:30-13:00 & 14:00-18:00;Tues & Sat
09:30-13:00)
0300 123 6703
BUS TIMES:
Note that these are a guide only—do check! Sch = School days
OVER KELLET TO/FROM LANCASTER
Route 49 from OK Green via Village Hall & Nether Kellet (journey time 34min)
Depart OK Green: Mon-Sat: 07:56, 09:36 then hourly to 15:36 (not Sch)
Depart Lancaster: Mon-Fri: 09:30 hourly to 14:30, 15:30 (not Sch) Sat: As above but with the addition of 17:30
Route 55 from OK Green via Carnforth (journey time approx. 40min)
Depart OK: Mon-Fri: 07:18, 07:33, 16:16 (Sch), 17:01, 18:01
OVER KELLET TO/FROM CARNFORTH
Route 49 coming from Lancaster and Nether Kellet (journey time 10min)
Depart OK Green: Mon-Fri: 10:03, then hourly to 15:03, 16:03 (not Sch)
Sat: As above but with the addition of 18:03
Route 55—Times as above
SCHOOL HOLIDAYS: July 25 to August 31 (inclusive).
LOCAL AUTHORITY REPRESENTATIVES VILLAGE HALL
COUNTY COUNCIL Chairman Chris Pogson 732892
Councillor Susie Charles 751200 Secretary Liz Brewster 733877
The Stables, Ellel Grange, Lancaster Treasurer Helen Thomas 735504
DISTRICT COUNCIL Bookings Sec. Lesley Gee 733240
Councillor Roger Mace 733801 Licensee Liz Brewster 733877Maintenance Helen Thomas 735504WI Sylvia Cooper 733524
PARISH COUNCIL Bowls Lindsay Angus 734964
Meet at 7.15pm on 2nd. Tuesday of month Parish Council Rebecca Lauder 733084Chairman Nick Ward 733947 OKDHS Mike Bater 732380Vice Chair Graham Agnew 733407 Church Lindsay Angus 734964
Stephen Atkins 720605 Playgroup Rachel Metcalfe 07884171920Margaret Fowler 720578 Organisers of Activities
Rebecca Lauder 733084 Badminton Geoff Fretwell 736771Clerk Michael Watson 734624 Blind Welfare Sheila Roseman 850875
Bowls Lindsay Angus 734964Scottish Dancing Maureen Haynes 733431
NEIGHBOURHOOD WATCH Short Tennis Joan Shaw 736503
Police Station, Lancaster 101 THOMAS WITHERS CHARITY
PCSO Paul Shepherd Secretary David Mills 732194
[email protected] OK & DISTRICT HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY
PC Rob Barnsley, Community Beat Manager Chairman Arie Klijn 727692
[email protected] Secretary Verity Clinch 734591
Coordinator Chris Pogson 732892 Treasurer Margaret Garlick 730667
Asst.Coordinator Alison Lloyd Williams 734363 WOMENS INSTITUTE
Area Coordinators: Joint Presidents Christine Bolton 735030
Central Vacant Sylvia Cooper 733524
Kirklands Tony Wells 733848 Secretary Lindsay Angus 734964
Western Bev Carling 736393 Treasurer Sheila Cooper 733787
Eastern WALKING GROUP
Far Eastern Chris Pogson 732892 Contacts: Geoff Jackson 736103
Northern Eric Greenough 734479 Ron/Lorna Oswald 736523
Southern Alison Harper 734372 PLAYGROUP
Northeast Ray Garlick 730667 Leader Jackie Bassinder 730904Capernwray Ken Alred 07786803235 TWINNING ASSOCIATION
QUARRIES LIAISON OFFICER Chairman:
Nick Ward 733947 KEEP ACTIVE
FOOTPATHS and TREE OFFICER Contact: Lesley Gee 733240
Ron Oswald 736523 COMPUTING OK WEBSITE
PARISH LENGTHSMAN www.overkellet.org
Mike Ashton - report problems to Cllr Fowler Updated info. to: Gordon Galloway 720872
St. CUTHBERT'S CHURCH OK VIEW
Vicar Ken Clapham 734189 [email protected]
Treasurer John Glaister 733606 Editors Liz Brewster 733877
Secretary John Halsey 732972 Rosie Kakkar 733534
Lay Reader Alan Hutchings 701095 Chris Pogson 732892
Church Warden John Halsey 732972 Advertising Jane Meaden 732456
Church Warden Nick Ward 733947 200 Club Liz Brewster 733877VILLAGE SCHOOL EAGLES HEAD PUB
Headmistress Jo Williams 732097 Gary & Helena Torch 732457
VILLAGE STORE AND POST OFFICE
Craig & Tracy Burns 733207
Margaret James-Barber 735470
Sandra Klijn-Passant 727692
OVER KELLET DIRECTORY
12, Ashmeadow Rd, Nether [email protected]
www.maceonline.co.uk
Downderry, Halton Rd, Nether Kellet
