ARNSIDE BROADSHEET


JANUARY 2012

WESTMORLAND GAZETTE COMMUNITY NEWS
If you have any news/information to be included in the Arnside section of the Westmorland Gazette, contact Melita Johnston 761589 / melita.johnston@gmail.com
BROADSHEET DIRECTORY EDITOR
Following the retirement of Editor, Dennis Bateman, the Committee seek a replacement to take over the November 2013 issue. Dennis is willing to share his expertise but some computing skill is required and experience of Desk-top Publishing a help. Contact Dennis Bateman 762502 or Dennis Bradbury 761934.
2012 ARNSIDE DIRECTORY AMENDMENTS
The Posh Sardine telephone no. is 762575. The Scrabble contact is Fiona Stevens 762371.
ST.JAMES CHURCH require an ORGANIST on a regular basis. Anyone interested, please contact Edgar Shepherd (evenings) 761132.
MONTHLY POLICE DROP-IN AT ARNSIDE LIBRARY
2nd Tuesday of each month 10.30.a.m. to noon.
Members of the community come & discuss any issues or just have a chat to get to know your Police contacts.
ARNSIDE EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTE
There is a problem with people not attending the EI parking on the forecourt and car park, meaning elderly and disabled visitors are unable to park to get to the EI. As a result, from 1 January, Flashpark Parking will issue parking notices and fines for incorrectly parked cars.
HELPWAYS
Requests for transport can only be accepted between 9.00. and 10.00.a.m. by ringing Mr. Bob Berry on 762294 and giving at least 24 hours’ notice. There is a charge for this service.
ARNSIDE COUNTRY MARKET(Sec. Gill Moore762549) Fridays 9.30. to 11.30.a.m. W.I. hall. Entry free. Homemade cakes, savouries, preserves, crafts, plants, seasonal veg.
AGE U.K. (Details Mrs Pat Blyth 761256)
First Friday of each month (6 Jan) – lunch at the Fighting Cocks noon for 12.30.p.m. for anyone over 50 years old. Please contact above.
ARNSIDE & STORTH FIRST RESPONDERS
(Co-ordinator: Jeremy Bayley 762314)
Next training meeting Thurs 5 Jan 7.30.p.m. in Arnside TBA. Anyone interested in becoming a responder, or finding out about responding or the next Heartstart course, please contact Jeremy, Cath Grayson 761347 or Pat Clifford 762065.
ARNSIDE LOCAL HISTORY SOCIETY (Jeff Swire 762036)
Wed 11 Jan 7.30. W.I. hall – Speaker meeting. Visitors £2.
ARNSIDE & DISTRICT NATURAL HISTORY SOCIETY
(Sec. Roger Spooner 701619) January Field trip
Wed 25th 9.00.a.m. W.I. – Heysham, Keith Williams: Lecture – Thur 12th 7.30.p.m. W.I.– Fungi of the North West, Mike Hall.
ARNSIDE DISCUSSION GROUP (Sec. Ken Kitchen 762512) Mon 9 Jan 7.30.p.m. Methodist Church Hall - ‘Consequences of developments in the Biological Sciences’, Chris Pogson. Visitors £2.50. All welcome.
ARNSIDE KNOTT W.I. (Sec. Jean Chatham 761348)
Mon 16 Jan 7.30.p.m. W.I. hall. ‘Encoustic art’, Marilyn Hale. Competition: A toasting fork.
ARNSIDE W.I. (Sec. Anne Ormesher 761173) (Hall Booking Sec: Mrs Imogen Newman 762448) 12 Jan 2.15.p.m. – ‘Office of Lieutenency’,
Mrs Olive Clark OBE, D.L.
WHIST CLUB (Margaret Norman 761992)
Tuesdays 3/10/17/24/31 Jan 2.00.p.m. at the W.I. hall. Old and new members welcome.
ROYAL BRITISH LEGION (Elaine Willacy 735409) Monday 23 Jan 7.30.p.m. at the W.I. – Branch meeting.
ARNSIDE EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTE A.G.M.
Sat 28 Jan 7.00.p.m. followed by bingo and refreshments. Come and support your local Institute.
ARNSIDE LADIES’ CHOIR
Mon 2 Jan 11.00.a.m. W.I. – Celebrate the close of Christmas & the dawn of the Diamond Jubilee. Doors open 10.15.a.m. for wine and shortbread, Tickets £5 from choir members, on the door, or phone 761348.
THE SIGHT ADVICE SOUTH LAKES SUPPORT GROUP
(Scott Hemsley 01539 742633) Phone for details.
ALZHEIMERS SOCIETY PEER SUPPORT GROUP
Third Thursday of each month 10.00.a.m. to noon E.I. People with dementia and their carers welcome. More info Alzheimers Society South Lakland 01539 742631.
SOUTH LAKELAND CARERS SUPPORT GROUP
No longer meet at the EI due to lack of numbers.
ARNSIDE HIGHLIGHTS
Sat 14 Jan 7.30.p.m. E.I. – ‘The Adventures of Tintin’ (PG). Tickets £4.50.from The Little Shop or contact sdhayward@tiscali.co.uk
WIDENING HORIZONS (Janet Bolton 762559)
Weds 10.00.a.m. Heron Theatre Beetham. Visitors £3. 11 Jan – Charlotte Mason of Ambleside, John Thorley: 18 Jan – Orphanage Katmandu, Dr. Monica Placzek:
25 Jan – Coppicing, snigging & charcoal, Brian Crawley.
THE HERON THEATRE BEETHAM 015395 64283 (www.theherontheatre.com)
January events @ 7.30.p.m.
Fri 20th – The Janet Seidel Trio – Cole Porter.
Sat 21st - The Janet Seidel Trio - Johnny Mercer.
Fri 27th –Film ‘The Third Man’ (15)
Art Exhibition 10th Jan to 28th Feb Silverdale Art Group.
ARNSIDE BABY & TODDLER GROUP
Mon 9.30. to 11.30.a.m.  St.James Church.
Children up to 5 years. Baby area, toys & crafts. £1.50. for first child, 50p. thereafter.
ARNSIDE PLAYGROUP (Emma 07884 334259)
Wed-Fri 9.30. to 11.30.a.m. (term-time) E.I. Children
2-5 yrs old. Indoor & outdoor activities throughout the year.
AFTER SCHOOL CLUB – Contact Sue Shaw to book places - Arnies mobile 07535552955 or 762828 3.30. to 6.30.p.m. in term time.
COMPUTER CLUB (Olive Hill 762312)
Starts 9th. Mondays 2.00. to 4.00.p.m. E.I. Bring your laptop (or not), share your knowledge.
ARNSIDE RAMBLERS (Sec: Kate Taylor 761162) Ramblers (Fiona Newey 701776) Leave W.I. 9.30.a.m
Sun 1st – TBA 10.00.a.m. start: Tues 3rd – Tosca:
Wed 11th – Grizedale Circ Garstang: Thur 19th – Cunswick Scar, Bell Hill: Tues 24th – Cumbria WyColwith Force.
SCRAMBLERS (Peter Guy 761338) Leave W.I. 8.30.a.m. Wed 4th – Farleton Knott (B4): Tues 17th – Green Bell & Randygill Top (C4).
AMBLERS (David Robinson 762420)
Tuesdays, leave W.I. 10.00.a.m.
3rd – Local walk: 10th - The Hoad: 17th – Levens Park:
24th – Kendal Fell: 31st – Endmoor.
ARNSIDE YOUTH PROJECT (Contact Jude 762053/ Davinia 01539 36032)
Phone for details.
FRENCH CONVERSATION
Small informal group meets 1st & 3rd Monday of month 6.00. to 7.15.p.m. E.I. All welcome.
WRITERS AND THINKERS (Terry Keefe 762846)
Small discussion group meets 1st & 3rd Wed of month 7.30. to 9.00.p.m. at E.I. All welcome.
ENGLISH COUNTRY DANCING (Jill Smith 762522)
Phone for details..
SCOTTISH COUNTRY DANCE CLASSES (701576) Tuesdays 7.30. to 9.30.p.m. at Storth village hall. 12 weeks £22 commencing 17 Jan. Experienced visiting dancers welcome £3 per session.
ARNSIDE STITCHERS (Marj Robinson 762634)
Weds 1.30. to 3.30.p.m. E.I. hall. Newcomers welcome.
CHESS CLUB E.I. HALL David Franklyn 015395 62494 / George King 762462 Interested in playing? Contact the above.
BRIDGE CLUB E.I. HALL
Duplicate Bridge – Tuesdays & Fridays 7.00. to 9.30.p.m. Chicago Bridge – Monday 1.45. to 4.30.p.m. Beginners and improvers welcome. Players needing a partner or for more info, contact Alan Farmer 735366.
SCRABBLE FOR FUN E.I. HALL
(Fiona Stevens 762371)
Starts 4 Jan. Wednesdays 7.00.p.m. All standards. SNOOKER CLUB E.I. HALL (Phil Spring 761847)
Open club night Weds 7.00.p.m. (2 tables). Seniors Mon & Tues from 10.00.a.m. Competitions. 50p. meter. BADMINTON CLUB E.I. HALL
Mondays 8.00. to 10.00.p.m. Anyone interested, please contact Peter Jones 761314.
TABLE TENNIS CLUB E.I. HALL (Ed Pilling 762305) Tuesdays 7.30.p.m., Fridays 2.00.p.m. 3 tables, bats. ARNSIDE TENNIS CLUB (info. Jean Mitchell 761583) Weekday mornings from 9.30.a.m.
YOGA FOR ALL (Cathy Lubelska 015395 34377) Tuesdays W.I. hall 9.30. to 10.30. & 10.45. to 11.45.a.m.
PILATES (Catherine Nixdorf 761604)
Wed 4.50.-5.50.p.m. & 6-7.p.m. – W.I. hall Arnside.
Tues 6.30.-7.30.p.m. – Heron hall, Storth.
PILATES & ZUMBA
For details of all classes, ring Sam Horton 781020,
PARISH CHURCH ST. JAMES (Rev. D. Cooper 761319) . Sunday services 8.00.a.m. & 10.30.a.m.
J-Club & other service details in Parish magazine (arnsidechurch.webplus.net).
ARNSIDE METHODIST CHURCH
(Rev. Gary Ridley 761397)
Busy Bees Toddler group Wednesdays 1.30. – 3.00.p.m. (Debbie 761397)
MMMP (Delphine 761298)
Coffee 10.00.a.m. All ladies welcome.
9 Jan - Memories of Christmas Past.
23 Jan – Cycling in Portugal
Wednesday Fellowship 7.30. p.m. January talks:
18th – Rev Gary Ridley: 25th – Life as an Astronomer. OUR LADY OF LOURDES R.C. CHURCH
(Parish Priest – Mgr P Mulvany 015395 62387)
Saturdays 5.30.p.m. - Vigil Mass

FUTURE EVENTS
RNLI Coffee Morning 25 Feb in Silverdale. Contact Mike
Crabtree 761105 to arrange collection of bric-a-brac etc.

THANKS TO ALL
The Poppy Appeal raised £6173.50. (The best ever). Arnside Highlights PaNiKaTak raised £287 for the Great North Air Ambulance Service.
Friends of Arnside & Silverdale Practice coffee morning raised £360.
W.I. Coffee Morning raised £500 for the W.I. hall.
St John’s Hospice coffee morning in Storth raised £1850. Millom Court Christmas Fayre – donations have already been made to the First Responders and the Broadsheet.

DETAILS for the February Broadsheet by 15 Jan. Copy may be left at Phil Fallows, Hairdresser, The Promenade, or The Dentist, Silverdale Road E-mail arnsidebroadsheet@hotmail.co.uk PLEASE include contact details & telephone number. The Broadsheet is available on the APC website: www.arnside.gov.uk