Local Events

Tea and Chat , Methodist Room at 2.15 p.m. Slide show by John and Judy Hall – Vietnam

St Mary’s Ascension Day Holy Communion, 7.30 p.m.

2nd:Friday

“Waymark” Youth Band meet, 7 p.m. in St Mary’s Room. New players and singers welcome

3rd:Saturday

Coffee Morning in the Methodist Room from 10 a.m. to 11.30; Raffle, Bring and Buy, and Fair Trade stalls

WASDALE MAY FESTIVAL, Nether Wasdale, from about 1 p.m. Maypole Dancing, teas, music, children’s fancy dress, Brass Band, Morris Dancing, tombola, raffle, local history exhibition and much more besides.

4th:Sunday

All Stars childrens club in the Methodist Room from 10 a.m. to 11.30 a.m.

St Mary’s Parish Communion with Ministry of Healing, 10 a.m.

Evening Worship at 6.30 p.m. in the Methodist Church, led by Rev Gavin Walker

Quartets in Wasdale by the Stonebridge String Quartet, 7.30 p.m., Low Wood Hall Hotel. Works by Haydn, Borodin, Beethoven. For tickets (£8) ring 26258. Proceeds for church rebuilding

6th:Tuesday

Probus Club , meet at the Bridge Inn, Santon Bridge at 10.15 for 10.45 a.m. “Honister Slate Mines” with Mark Weir

Blengdale Runners Summer Training – meet outside Gosforth Hall for some stretches and a safe 3 -5 mile training session with a qualified coach, from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. All welcome

W.I. Meeting in the Public Hall. 7.15 p.m., Resolutions followed by Craft “Show and Tell” with Anne Armstrong. Competition – A craft you have enjoyed.

7th:Wednesday

Councillors’ surgery in the Library with a Parish, District and County Councillor present. One of a monthly series. See posters for details and times.

Indoor Bowls, Public Hall, 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.

Meadow Singers "A Song in my Heart" - favourites old and new. Margaret Simper, piano; Charles Browne - lute; accompanied by Tony Kirkham. St Mary's Church, 7.30 p.m. Tickets at the door, £5; proceeds for the church and choir funds.

8th:Thursday

Public Hall Council of Management Meeting at 7.30 p.m. in the Supper Room

9th:Friday

“Waymark” Youth Band meet, 7 p.m. in the Methodist Room. New players and singers welcome

10th:Saturday

Drigg Young FarmersAnnual Field Day, Sorrowstones Farm, Santon. Competitions include cookery, stock judging, floral art, line dancing, wrestling, woodwork and more. Spectators welcome. Refreshments

11th:Sunday

All Stars childrens club in the Methodist Room from 10 a.m. to 11.30 a.m.

St Mary’s Holy Communion, 8 a.m.

St Mary’s Family Communion, 10 a.m.

Churches Together Pentecostal Service at 3 p.m. outside St Josephs, Seascale. Music by Waymark, preacher Rev David Emison. All invited

St Olaf’s, Wasdale Head, Holy Communion, 5 p.m.

12th:Monday

Gosforth Nursery invites you to an open afternoon in the Nursery beside Gosforth School, from 2 p.m. to 3.30 p.m. They are now taking bookings for September! Phone 25800 if you’re going.

Gosforth Art Society Club Night in the Methodist Room from 7 to 9 p.m. New members welcome

Parish Meeting - called at short notice - concerning the closure of Gosforth Post Office. 7 p.m. in the Village Hall, with your Parish Council, your District Councillor and your County Councillor, and a Representative from the Post Office ( Bet he or she is having a fun time at the moment)

13th:Tuesday

Blengdale Runners Summer Training – meet outside Gosforth Hall for some stretches and a safe 3 -5 mile training session in a mystery location with a qualified coach, from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m.

14th:Wednesday

Seascale Fire Engine will be outside Gosforth Library from 2 to 4 p.m. Firemen will chat about Seascale Fire Brigade past and present, and give home fire safety advice. Refreshments available

Gosforth Parish Council meet at 7 p.m. in The Supper Room

Indoor Bowls, Public Hall, 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.

Quiz Night at the Methodist Church, with cake stall, raffle etc., starting at 7.30 p.m. to raise money for the Zimbabwe Victims Support Fund

15th:Thursday

Tea and Chat Coffee Morning from 10 a.m. to 12 noon in the Methodist Room

Open Mind, U3A meet in the Public Hall from 10.15 a.m.

Wasdale Parish Meeting AGM, Old School, 7.30 p.m. All residents welcome

16th:Friday

Coffee Morning/ Open Morning in the Library, looking at an insight into Gosforth Family names and their local history. Donations for coffee etc will go to Gosforth First Responders

“Waymark” Youth Band meet, 7 p.m. in the Methodist Room. New players and singers welcome

17th:Saturday

Gosforth Art Society Saturday Tutorial in the Methodist Room – drawing Portraits with Felicity Watts. See members for details

Garden Open - Buckbarrow House, Denton Park. Open 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Plants on sale. Admission £2.50, children free, all goes to charity. Part of the National Gardens Scheme.

Open Gardens Weekend in Nether Wasdale. Tickets, refreshments from the Old School from noon

18th:Sunday

All Stars childrens club in the Methodist Room from 10 a.m. to 11.30 a.m.

St Michael’s, Holy Communion, 9.00 a.m. (held in Nether Wasdale Old School)

St Mary’s Parish Communion, 10 a.m.

Garden Open - Buckbarrow House, Denton Park. Open 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Plants on sale. Admission £2.50, children free, all goes to charity. Part of the National Gardens Scheme.

Open GardensWeekend in Nether Wasdale. Tickets, refreshments from the Old School from noon

Methodist Church Evening Worship with Holy Communion, 6.30 p.m.,led by Rev Philip Peacock

19th:Monday

Gosforth Goslings , informal service for under 5’s and their parents/ carers, St Mary’s at 2.15 p.m.

Gosforth Art Society Club Night in the Methodist Room from 7 to 9 p.m. New members welcome

Playing Field Committee meet at 7.45 p.m.

20th:Tuesday

Blengdale Runners Summer Training – meet outside Gosforth Hall for some stretches and a safe 3 -5 mile training session with a qualified coach, from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m.

21st:Wednesday

Ironing Angels will do your ironing for you from 8.30 a.m. to 4 p.m., in St Mary’s Room. All money raised goes towards New Nursery Building Fund. Phone Michelle 24097 to book

Indoor Bowls, Public Hall, 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.

23rd: Friday

Wasdale Lunch Club , book by 21 st May, tel 26258

“Waymark” Youth Band meet, 7 p.m. in the Methodist Room. New players and singers welcome

25th:Sunday

St Mary’s Parish Communion, 10 a.m.

Evening Worship at 6.30 p.m. in the Methodist Church, led by Mr David Andrews

27th :Tuesday

Blengdale Runners Summer Training – meet outside Gosforth Hall at 7 p.m. All welcome

28th:Wednesday

Indoor Bowls , Public Hall, 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.

29th:Thursday

Tea and Chat , Methodist Room at 2.15 p.m.

31st:Saturday

A Night at the Raj - special evening meal at the Lakeland Habit, at 7.30 p.m. Tickets £15.95, advance booking required tel 25232 .

Notices

Early Warning – Gosforth Ten road race and Fun Run are on Wednesday 11 th June this year. Time for most of us to start training, (and for the Rangers to start building?)

NEW – WOULD YOU LIKE WHAT’S ON EMAILED TO YOU EACH MONTH? Contact me at melbgould@supanet.com

BUS TIMETABLE - for details etc tel 0870 608 2608

• 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
• There are some temporary path closures in the Bleng for Forestry work, which will affect circular walks. The bottom path is fully open
• 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
• 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
• 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
• 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.
• 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.
• 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
• 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.
• 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.
• 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
• 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
• 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
• Fitness Classes every Monday and Wednesday at 6.30 p.m. in the School Hall. £3.50 per session. tel 07739189205
• 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!!
• 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
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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)
• 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.
• If you have problems with television reception in the Gosforth area, please contact Sheila on 25713
• 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)
• 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
• 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.
• To book the Public Hall contact Caroline Jackson, tel 25702
• 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.
• 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.
• Drigg Young Farmers meet every Tuesday at 7.30 p.m. in the Methodist Schoolroom. New faces always welcome.
• To report highway faults please phone 0845 6096609.
• 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).
• 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
• 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/
• 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!!!
• If your event or activity isn’t in here, it may be because no-one has told me about it. Make the effort!!
• 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.
• 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.
• “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
• Scottish Country Dancing at the Windscale Club, Seascale, every Wednesday from 8 to 10 p.m.
• Stretch and Tone Class, Public Hall, every Tuesday from 10 to 11 a.m. Matts provided. Phone 24226 for details from Kay Mc Mahaon
• 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!!
• Seen a red (or grey) squirrel? Please let Lindsay Buck know the details for Cumbria Wildlife Trust, phone 25666

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  Services

• 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
• 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.
• Alan Grey & Co., Chartered Accountants. Personal Service for businesses and individuals. Contact Alan or Larry Abel, on 25808.
• Computer Broken? Need an upgrade? Contact W.R. Computer Services, Proprietor Billy Rigg, tel 25628 or e-mail wrcomputerserv@aol.com
• Jackie Moore, registered Childminder - Meadowfield. Phone 25763.
• Liz Read, 28791 - sewing and tailoring repairs, alterations; curtains made to measure; dressmaking.
• For a friendly local taxi service contact Shaun on 25308, or mobile 0374 868579.
• To hire Gosforth School Minibus, contact Anne Hail 25773. Seating for 14 with seatbelts.
• For Dorling Kindersley books, videos, games, CD Roms, contact Boonwood Enterprises on 25069. Laminating Service also available, upto A3 size.
• Camping Barn at Mill House Farm - £3.40 per person per night, sleeps upto 12. Phone 25671.
• Robert Fenwick, Bank House Park, offers JCB and Plant Hire, with Operators - for foundations, driveways, site clearance, fencing - phone 25647.