MARCH 2006

WIDENING HORIZONS, MILNTHORPE (01539 740197)

Meetings are held at 10.00 am. at Milnthorpe Community Centre Dallam School on Weds. Visitors £2. 1 Mar - “Icebergs and Albatrosses”, Mike Riggs: 8 Mar - “Northumbria”, Peter Nattras: 15 Mar - “Photographs - My Pleasure”, Mrs Sheila Richardson: 22 Mar - “Antique Kitchen Ware” by Alan Head and AGM.

ARNSIDE RAMBLERS (Sec: Mrs Ros Judge 761218)

Ramblers (Frank Bristo 702363) Meet WI 9.30 am..

Wed 8 Mar - Over Staveley: Thurs 16 Mar - Cartmel & Ellerside Ridge: Tues 21 Mar - Bouth/Greenodd: Wed 29 Mar - Dufton & Knock.

Scramblers (Bob Dale 015395 64166) Meet WI 8.30am.

Tues 7 Mar - Pen-y-ghent, Plover Hill from Horton In Ribblesdale: Thurs 23 Mar - Birkdale Fells, Brethersdale from Hucks Bridge.

Amblers (Peter Jones 761314) ) Tuesdays. Meet WI for 10.00 am. departure. 7 Mar - Elterwater: 14 Mar - Ayrton (note change of destination): 21 Mar - Clapham/Trowgill: 28 Mar - Great Langdale.

ARNSIDE KNOTT W.I. (Hon. Sec. Selina Horncastle 762704). Mon 20 Mar WI 7.30 pm. Speaker - Lesley Newman: Subject - “Silk Painting”. Comp. - a silk picture.

ARNSIDE W.I. (Hon Sec. Mrs A Ormisher) ( Hall Booking Sec. Mrs J. High 762215) Thurs 9 Mar 2.15 pm. Members Meeting: Thurs 16 Mar 9.45 am. A cup of coffee, a friendly chat and “do a little shopping”. Tickets 50p.

ARNSIDE CHESS CLUB

Interested in playing seriously or for fun? Come along Thursdays at 7.00 pm. Junior coaching available at 6.00 pm. during school terms. Juniors only 50p! Contact David Franklyn (015395 62494) or George King (761351).

ARNSIDE TABLE TENNIS CLUB Table Tennis for Fun. Ages 16 to 80+ at the EI. Fri 2.00 to 4.00 pm. and Tues 7.30 to 9.30 pm. Refreshments included. EI members £1.00. Phone Dave Bannister 762722. Visitors welcome.

SNOOKER (Dave Bannister 762722)

Open Club night Wed at 7.00 pm. (2 tables). Seniors Mon and Tues from 10.00 am. 50p meter.

SCRABBLE for FUN All ages on Weds in the EI at 7.00 pm. Refreshments included. EI members £1. Contact Betty Hambley 762636 for details.

WHIST (Margaret Norman 761992)

Tues 7 & 14 Mar WI. Re-commence in October.

SOUTH LAKES SOCIETY FOR THE BLIND & PARTIALLY SIGHTED (Sec. D Moore 761222)

Mon 20 Mar 10.00 - 11.45 am. Millom Court. Talk by Margaret McDuff “Coping with Sight Problems”.

ARNSIDE FIRST RESPONDERS GROUP (Co-ordinator Jeremy Bayley 762314) New responders wanted. Easy training sessions held locally. Quiz Night and 150 Club draw at the Albion Hotel on Thurs 23 Mar 8.00 pm. Teams

of 4 at £1 per head including supper. Contact Dave 762722.

ARNSIDE HIGHLIGHTS BIG SCREEN CINEMA

Sat 11 Mar EI. 3.00 pm. - Narnia - 7.30 pm. - Mrs

Henderson Presents. Tickets £4. Box Office 762254.

ARNSIDE DISCUSSION GROUP (Sec: David Robinson 762420) Mon 6 Mar 7.30 pm. EI. After a brief AGM Bob Smithies will talk on “The Art of the Crossword”. Jacobs Join supper to follow. Non-members £1. Please bring a contribution if you are staying for the supper.

ARNSIDE & DISTRICT NATURAL HISTORY SOCIETY

(Jill Smith 762522) Thurs 9 Mar at 7.30 pm. WI - “Pine Martens and Polecats” by Johnny Birks of the Vincent Trust: Wed 8 Mar - Bird watching at Stocks Reservoir/Bowland. Leave WI at 9.00 am.

ARNSIDE ENGLISH COUNTRY DANCE CLASS (Jill Smith 762522) Weds, 15 & 29 Mar 2 to 4.00 pm. EI Hall. £2 per session. Friendly class and gentle exercise.

CUMBRIA WILDLIFE TRUST, KENT ESTUARY

GROUP (Jill Smith 762522) Mon 20 Mar at 7.45

pm. Dallam Community Centre. “Roadside verges

 in Cumbria”, a talk by John Farmer. Admission £1.

CUMBRIA COUNTY LIBRARY SERVICE

The mobile library is parked by the playing fields every

Monday and is open from 1.30 to 2.15 pm. There is a lift

into the vehicle for those who cannot manage the steps.

ARNSIDE EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTE

The AEI is in the early stages of setting up an

educational bursary to fund a local student in carrying out

a project of local interest. This is in co-operation with

the AONB Landscape Trust which is setting up a

bursary along similar lines. Details have not yet

been finalised but enquiries from possible

beneficiaries would be welcome - Tel 762522.

ARNSIDE ROYAL BRITISH LEGION, WOMEN’S SECTION

(Sec: Mrs D Maguire 761371) Mon 6 Mar 2.00 pm. in

the WI. “Memories”. New members welcome.

ARNSIDE CHORAL SOCIETY

Tickets £6 for their performance of Rutter’s Requiem at 2.30 pm. on Sun 23 April in St James’ Church are now available from Kath Crompton (761725) or Kath Singleton (015395 62221). Details from Hon Sec Judy Low (762848).

ARNSIDE GUIDES Sat 11 Mar. Coffee Morning 10.00 to Noon in the WI. Fundraising for Sarah’s and Lizzie’s trip to an International Camp in Canada and other Guide camping trips in the summer. Usual stalls.

LEIGHTON MOSS Tues 21 Mar 7.00 - 9.30 pm. Evening meal and talk. Marianne Birkby will demonstrate the “Wildlife Art of Leighton Moss” in mixed-media. Booking essential £14 (£12 RSPB members) Tel. 701601.

BRIDGE DRIVE Thurs 23 Mar at 2,00 pm. in Arnside Methodist Church Schoolroom, Chapel Lane. Tickets (including afternoon tea) £5. Proceeds in aid of Church Restoration Fund. Tel. 762420 or 761825.

ARNSIDE BOWLING CLUB (Sec T Johnston 761540)

The Green will open for the 2006 season on Sat 18 Mar depending on green and weather conditions.

ARNSIDE FENCING CLUB Wed 8.15 pm. EI. All welcome. Contact James on 07890996749.

STORTH WI Fri 10 Mar. Coffee Morning 10.00am to Noon at the Methodist Church, Storth. Usual stalls. 50p incl coffee.

ARNSIDE HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY

Thurs 2 Mar 7.30 pm. WI. Talk by Bryan Adams “The National Gardens Scheme”. All welcome 50p. Sat 25 Mar Spring Show WI Hall 2.00 pm. 50p. Schedules available from PO, Library, etc. Entries by Thurs 23 Mar.

ARNSIDE LOCAL HISTORY SOCIETY

Wed 8 Mar at 7.30 pm. WI. Member, Dr Len Smith, will give an illustrated talk “Arnside and the Kent Estuary Coastal Shipping Trade”. New members (Sub £5) and visitors (£1) welcome. Next meeting 12 April.

CHILDREN’S PLAY AREA

Do you agree that the Playground on the Playing Field needs revamping? Arnside Parish Council is forming a Working Party to look into design and funding for a total rebuild. If you are interested in being involved call Sue Gibson on 762822 or E-mail sue.gibson@arnside.gov.uk

SLDC HOUSING NEED AND MARKET SURVEY

Please ensure that you complete and return the housing needs survey in the enclosed freepost envelope by 28 Feb. The surveys are vital to decision making on housing and affordable housing in your area in the future.

MILLOM COURT Fri 17 Mar at 2.00 pm. Andrews Fashions are holding a sale of ladies and gents clothing and nightwear.

ARNSIDE PARISH PLAN TRUST still need volunteers to give a few hours a month to the work of their Board and Action Groups. Support the village’s needs. Contact Hilary Wilson 761309 for information.

HELPWAYS (Hon Sec: M Bradbury)

Requests for transport can only be accepted between 9.00 and 10.00 am. by ringing Mr Bob Berry on 762294 and giving at least 24 hours’ notice.

ARNSIDE BROADSHEET DIRECTORY AMENDMENT

The telephone number of Janice Bancroft, NT Knott Committee Sec., should read 761865

ARNSIDE SAILING CLUB

Tuesday night ‘talk-ins’at 7.30 pm. in the Clubhouse.

 7 Mar - “Great White Birds” (Windermere Steamers): 21 Mar “Sail Eastern Med”. Further details from 761666.

ST JAMES PARISH CHURCH (Rev David Cooper 761319)

Services Sunday 8.00 am. - Holy Communion: 10.30 am. - Morning Service: 6.30 pm. - Evening Service. Please consult Church Notice Board and the Parish Magazine for service details. The morning service on the 2^nd Sunday of each month is worship designed for all ages. All God’s Children - 2^nd Tuesday of each month in the Church Room from 9.30 am. All Mums, Babies and Toddlers welcome.

 ARNSIDE METHODIST CHURCH (Rev Bill Seville 761397) Sunday Services 10.30 am. Sunday Circle (3 to 10 years) 10.30 am.: Monday Morning Meeting 10.00 am. fortnightly: Wednesday Fellowship at 7.30 pm. (October to March). See also the Church notice board.

OUR LADY OF LOURDES CATHOLIC CHURCH

(Rev. Fr. Dan Darragon 015395 62387)

Mass 10.00 am. Wed and Thurs each week and on Holydays. Mass 10.30 am. each Sunday.

FORTHCOMING EVENTS

YOGA CLASSES. Course begins on 6 April between 6.30 and 8.00 pm. in the Methodist Church. Beginners welcome - all levels taught. Contact Sarah on 701966/07761834447.

ARNSIDE HIGHLIGHTS MUSIC EVENT

Sat 20 May at 7.30 pm.. EI. Kirsty McGee and Matt Martin, Nominees BBC Folk Awards. Regulars on BBC Radio 2. Tickets £6 adults, £4 children, £15 family (2 +2) Box Office 762254.

ANNUAL PARISH ASSEMBLY

Thurs 27 April at 7.30 pm. WI. Confirmation has yet to be received, but we are inviting a speaker to talk about the plans for Affordable Housing in Arnside. Further details will be put on www.arnside.gov.uk as soon as they become available.

THANKS TO ALL

The Pie & Pea Supper at the Albion Hotel on 7 Feb raised £420-50p for the WI Hall Fund. The Albion Community Fund also donated a further £200 on the same evening.

DETAILS for the APRIL Broadsheet by 15 MARCH

Copy may be left at Phil Fallows, Hairdresser, The Promenade, or A. and C. Westworth, Electrical Shop, Silverdale Road.