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Early warning! – Gosforth Ten road race and Fun Run are on Wednesday 11 th June this year. Time to start training
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There are some temporary path closures for forestry work in the Bleng, which will certainly affect circular walks. The bottom path is fully open
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The Parish Council have asked me to let you know they will rigorously object to the non-reopening of a Post Office in Gosforth, and they intend to hold a Public Meeting when practical to facilitate and coordinate objections from other organisations in the village. Please watch notice boards for more information
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Age Concern Northwest Cumbria offers a simple Nail Cutting Service for older people (55+) who cannot cut their own nails. If you would be interested in attending this clinic in Gosforth, or would like more information, ring 01946 816921
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Gosforth NSPCC Fundraising Committee would like to thank all who supported their recent coffee morning. £155 was raised for the NSPCC’s work at the Wedgewood Centre
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The Parish Council have had complaints about people parking partly on pavements on Meadowfield and other estates, forcing people to use the road. The Police are to be asked to take action, as it is illegal; this is your advance notice!!!!
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From Age Concern - looking to start up a Games club (chess, scrabble, mah jong, dominos, cards etc.) starting Friday 1 st February from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. in Holmrook Room. Contact Mr and Mrs McCrae on 24651 for information, or Emma Booth at Age Concern.
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To book the Public Hall contact Caroline Jackson tel 25702 (daytime) Gosforth Swimming Club is looking for new members. The club meets every Thursday at Wyndham pool, between 6 p.m. and 6.45 p.m., and caters from families who want to have a bit of fun in the pool, to adults who want to have a swim. For more information, contact Andrew and Debbie Plews, tel 25569
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New Members needed for the Gosforth Public Hall Committee! Are you able to help? Meetings are bi-monthly on Thursday evenings and new members would be warmly welcomed. If you are interested joining us and keeping your Public Hall going, please ring Alan or Betty Jacob on 25356.
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VOLUNTARY CAR SCHEME. This essential service, which operates in the village, is operated by volunteers and supported by Cumbria County Council. It can be used by anyone for any journey provided that neither public nor private transport is available to the passenger. Could you find time to be a volunteer driver? (Most drivers average 4 journeys a month) Please contact Anne Williams (25518) for more details.
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FROM GOSFORTH SCHOOL – Use of the Playground after School Hours – Sadly due to recent damage to school property and concern from neighbouring householders, pupils of Gosforth School or pre-school children will only be allowed onto the premises if accompanied by a responsible adult. The Police have been informed and are monitoring the situation
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Rod Davies has provided recycling bottle banks at Gosforth Hall, primarily for the use of the Hotel, but the public are welcome to use them.
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New footpath at the Bleng is now open, to bypass the flooded section - Forestry people have done an excellent job. Watchout for felling work, in some areas - but access is OK as long as you keep clear of the machinery and don't stand under the wrong tree.
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Age Concern’s friendly, trained, Nail Cutting Assistants have launched a clinic to offer a nail cutting and advice service for anyone aged 55+, in the Methodist Room every six weeks. For information, or to make an appointment, phone one of the Assistants on 01946 816921
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WANTED URGENTLY – NEW MEMBERS FOR GOSFORTH FIRST RESPONDERS GROUP. Full training given. Help to save lives in the Community. Contact Ian Simpson on 25133 or Nick Speed Andrews on 25721
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If you are searching to buy the homemade preserves formally on sale in the butchers’ – Judith Thomas is selling them from home at 65 Meadowfield, tel 25396
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Fitness Classes every Monday and Wednesday at 6.30 p.m. in the School Hall. £3.50 per session. tel 07739189205
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Gosforth NSPCC are appealing for new members to come and join them. We would love to see some younger people from our community get involved, though of course we would welcome you whatever your age. If you think you might be able to spare a few hours occasionally, please contact Dot Gould x25693 or email
dotgould@supanet.com. Bring your friends!!
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Age Concern offer an Accident Prevention and Home Safety Scheme to help with minor repairs in the home, and security fittings, for people over 55, with nominal charges. Also Cumbria Fire Service have a Community Fire Safety Officer who can visit you to discuss fire related questions, check and test your smoke alarms, point out any fire risks in your home. For details see noticeboards or phone Age Concern on 01946 815950
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St Mary’s Church have been fortunate in securing
the services of an experienced youth worker - Maya Dodd . Fun and
Games Nights for young people aged 11 - 14 will take place in St
Mary’s room every Saturday evening from 7 to 9 p.m. For further
information contact Danny Hughes tel 25366.
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The Parish Council have asked me to point out that the
brown areas at the entrance to the Car Park are NOT for parking on,
even temporarily, they must be left clear so that motorists can see
the traffic at the busy junction between the car park and the road.
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Would you like a free Home Fire Safety Visit by Cumbria
Fire and Rescue Service Personnel? They will help you to design a "fire
plan" so that your family will know how to react if you have a
fire in your home, will check your smoke alarm for you, or fit a free
one if you haven’t got one. Contact your Community Safety Coordinator
at Whitehaven Fire Station, tel 01946 692151.
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Gosforth Beavers need helpers. If you enjoy being with
children, outdoor activities, crafts, and have an hour or so to spare
on a Wednesday evening, we would love to hear from you. Tel Jackie Harper
(27211) or Pauline Bailey (25069)
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Traidcraft - thankyou to all who support our Traidcraft
sales. If you can’t get along to the regular "first Saturday"
monthly sales in Gosforth Methodist Church, please ring either Mary
Moody (25377) or Joyce Hughes (26076) and place an order. Remember that
every sale goes to help someone much less well off than ourselves.
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If you have problems with television reception in the
Gosforth area, please contact Sheila on 25713
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You don’t need to be a farmer to be a Young Farmer.
Join Drigg YFC for a wide range of fun and interesting activities
from cookery to fencing, craft to ploughing competitions. A fun way
to meet young people in the County if you are aged between 10 and 26.
For more details contact Sarah Norman, the secretary (25646)
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We do have a local policewoman if you have any problems.
Phone 01946 692616, ask for Francesca. Please also tell one of the
Parish Councillors
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From the Methodist Church - at last we have new heating,
chairs, tables, carpets and kitchen! Thank you to all our friends for
your patience; we are sure you’ll think it was worth some inconvenience
and also a small increase in our charges for letting. The schoolroom
may be hired for community and charity events for £8 per session and
for private parties for £10 per session. The chapel may be hired for
concerts, lectures and other non active, non commercial events suitable
to a place of worship at a charge of £10 per session. Bookings via Elsie
Ancell on Gosforth 25311, or Mary Moody on 25377. Users of the Methodist Room please note that cheques
should be sent to David Taylor, 15 Lingmell Crescent, Seascale, CA20
1JU., made out to Gosforth Methodist Church.
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PARK AND RIDE UP WASDALE IN OPERATION! Wasdale taxibus
leaves Gosforth at 9.24 a.m. and 5.29 p.m., and returns from Wasdale
Head at 9.54 a.m. and 5.49 p.m. on Thursdays, Saturdays and Sundays.
Phone 25308 to book by 6 p.m. the day before travel. Subsidised fare
£1.50 single.
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Preschool Music Group meets on Fridays at 10 a.m. in
St Mary’s Room, for babies and children upto 4 years. Price - babies
free, children aged 1 to 4 £1.50. Further details from Tricia Smith,
tel 25481, or Sue Weston tel 019468 41273.
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Drigg Young Farmers meet every Tuesday at 7.30 p.m.
in the Methodist Schoolroom. New faces always welcome.
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To report highway faults please phone 0845 6096609.
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Gosforth Nursery - sessional and full day care offered
between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. during school term time. For further details
call in or phone 0774 899 2791 (or 019467 25800 when its connected).
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Tai Chi classes every Tuesday from 1.30 to 3 p.m. in
Waberthwaite Village Hall. All welcome. For more information contact
Margaret Whitham on 25345
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Gosforth Outriders provide a weekly minibus trip to
Seascale, every Monday, leaving at 2.30 p.m. and returning at about
4.30, stopping at the surgery and the seafront. Telephone 25556 or 25318
for details or look at http://www.gosforth-outriders.org.uk/
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Blengdale Runners meet every Tuesday at the entrance to Gosforth Hall at 7 for several laps round the Village and beyond. . All welcome, beginners or experts, fast
or slow. A great way to explore the local footpaths and byways. We have a qualified coach, Annette Morris, who will run training sessions for all abilities, especially beginners. No charge!!!
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If your event or activity isn’t in here, it may be because
no-one has told me about it. Make the effort!!
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Baby and Toddler Group(for all parents/ carers and their children under school age)meet every Tuesday from 10 to 11.30 a.m. in St Mary’s Room. The group is now run by St Mary’s Church. All are very welcome.
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Gosforth All Stars (now ages 4- 11) meet every Sunday
morning in the Methodist schoolroom from 10.00 to 11.30. For further
information ring 25801 (evenings) or 25377.
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“Waymark” Youth Band meet at 7 p.m. in the Methodist Room every Friday during term time. For further information ring Jill or Keith Hudson on 21592
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Scottish Country Dancing at the Windscale Club, Seascale, every Wednesday from 8 to 10 p.m.
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Stretch and Tone Class, Public Hall, every Tuesday from 10 to 11 a.m. Matts provided. Phone 24226 for details from Kay Mc Mahaon
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Come and visit
GOSFORTH LIBRARY. Have you registered and received your new computerised membership card? Call in or join at
www.cumbria.gov.uk/libraries. You can also now renew or request books and access reference material on-line
. Opening hours - Monday 9.30 to 12.00; Wednesday 3.00 to 6.30; Friday 10.00 to 12.00; Saturday 10.30 to 12.30. Computer and internet access, colour printer, photocopier and fax, DVD hire, Talking books, children’s section, and lots of books! Keep your local library – use it or lose it!!
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Seen a red (or grey) squirrel? Please let Lindsay Buck
know the details for Cumbria Wildlife Trust, phone 25666
Services
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Wasdale Web Design have moved to 25 Whitecroft. Guy can provide web design, computers, repairs, virus and spyware removal and pc tuition . See his work on www.wasdalewebdesign.co.uk, or follow the link from the top page of this website to his excellent Wasdale Web Site
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Emergency Baby Sitting Service provided by Gosforth
Mothers Union - If you have urgent reason to take someone to the surgery,
are called to hospital or to an elderly relative and need someone to
look after your child, phone 25366 or 25300 or 25826.
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Alan Grey & Co., Chartered Accountants. Personal Service
for businesses and individuals. Contact Alan or Larry Abel, on 25808.
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Computer Broken? Need an upgrade? Contact W.R. Computer Services, Proprietor Billy Rigg, tel 25628 or e-mail wrcomputerserv@aol.com
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Jackie Moore, registered Childminder - Meadowfield.
Phone 25763.
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Liz Read, 28791 - sewing and tailoring repairs, alterations;
curtains made to measure; dressmaking.
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For a friendly local taxi service contact Shaun on 25308,
or mobile 0374 868579.
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To hire Gosforth School Minibus, contact Anne Hail 25773.
Seating for 14 with seatbelts.
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For Dorling Kindersley books, videos, games, CD Roms,
contact Boonwood Enterprises on 25069. Laminating Service also available,
upto A3 size.
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Camping Barn at Mill House Farm - £3.40 per person per
night, sleeps upto 12. Phone 25671.
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Robert Fenwick, Bank House Park, offers JCB and Plant
Hire, with Operators - for foundations, driveways, site clearance, fencing
- phone 25647.
