ISSUE 93 DECEMBER 2016

THE

OVER KELLET VIEW

Price £1.00 (but free of charge to every household in Over Kellet)

For the next (February) issue, the closing date for news, articles and advertisements is 15 January 2017. All contributions should be sent to the email address: OKView@overkellet.org

Editorial Board: Liz Brewster, Rosie Kakkar and Chris Pogson

Advertising: Jane Meaden

BOARD OF MANAGEMENT Chairs ex-officio of the Parish Council and Parochial Church Council

We are grateful to the above organisations for their financial support

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The views expressed in this magazine are those of the contributors and not necessarily those of the Editorial Team or Board of Management. Every care has been taken in trying to provide accurate information, particularly in the Diary, the Directory, on Local Services and with bus times. We apologise if any errors creep in; please let us know if you do find any so that they can be amended for next time.

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THE DECEMBER VIEW

We welcome December and all it brings with it―the Yuletide spirit so prevalent amongst us, not just in the village but all around, best exemplified by the number of people who participated in the St John’s Hospice Charity Walk over the newly opened Bay Gateway and the beautiful Remembrance Day Ceremony, a reminder of all to whom we owe this great freedom of mind, spirit and speech.

We also welcome the New Year with a little shadow of apprehension though, as Mr Trump takes charge as Commander-in-Chief of the world’s most powerful nation. Did someone not predict a Brexit as the forbearer of a Trump presidency? Whatever the consequence and whatever the impact, we are not sure of what to expect from either...

Closer to home, the NHS continues its battle against all odds, as time and time again strategies deployed to cut costs seem to have contrarily increased them―is this the end of public healthcare in the UK? While Americans worry about the end of Obamacare under the new President-elect, we happily and publicly belittle our own system. Sigh! Is there no happy medium?

All the worries and all the frenzy of the everyday world―let us leave it behind for now and simply remember the Greatness and the Goodness of the human soul.

From all of us in the Editorial Team―A Very Merry Christmas! Rosie Kakkar

WI MEETING THURSDAY 8TH DECEMBER

This is an open meeting to which all are welcome

The talk is entitled ‘A Tibetan Pilgrimage’ by Chris Pogson

The meeting starts at 7.30pm with the talk starting around 7.50pm.

Cost is £3 to non-members

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CHURCH NEWS

At this very busy time of year many people ask why Christmas often fails to live up to our expectations and wonder whether there is more to it than giving and receiving presents. Does self-indulgence really make for a happy Christmas? Some may feel that Ebenezer Scrooge was right when he expressed disgust at Christmas and its traditions―“Bah Humbug”.

For millions of people Christmas is a time of sadness, regret and loneliness and a difficult and not joyful time of year, so where are we in the midst of this?

Many have learnt an important lesson that putting others rather than ourselves at the heart of Christmas, by showing acts of kindness, is a very positive way forwards.

A profound, relevant and timely quotation from C S Lewis to consider is: “Once a stable had something bigger in it than the whole world.”

Did God really become man with the birth of Jesus Christ at the first Christmas?

Is the coming of Christ, good news of great joy for all people?

Has Jesus come as the light of the world to bring hope, peace, forgiveness and salvation?

With millions of Christians world-wide, we believe the answer to these questions is YES!

A very warm welcome is extended to our services, listed below, over the coming months and especially as we prepare for Christmas with carol singing around the

Christmas tree on the village green at 4.00pm on Saturday 3rd December; our Village Carol Service at 6.30pm on Sunday 18th December; Midnight Holy Communion at 11.30pm on Christmas Eve and our celebration of the birth of our Lord Jesus Christ at 10.30am on Christmas Day. Please do join us!

The local branch of the Down’s syndrome association has expressed their thanks for the September coffee morning which raised £447 for their funds.

We are also very grateful to the generosity of the congregation and parishioners who supported our recent Gift Day which raised £869.

We continue to be pleased to welcome a range of different preachers to our services and were particularly delighted to see the number of residents attending the services on Remembrance Sunday. The photo shows William May, Sara-Joy Mahon and Oriana Morris with the school flag and giant poppy at the Village green.

John Halsey & Nick Ward Churchwardens

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Services December 2016‒February 2017

Dec 4 0900 Holy Communion Revd Derek Raitt, Retd Vicar of St Wilfred’s Halton Dec 4 1030 Morning Prayer Mr Alan Hutchings, Lay Reader Dec 11 0900 Holy Communion The Ven Michael Everitt, Archdeacon of Lancaster Dec 11 1030 All-Age Service The Ven Michael Everitt, Archdeacon of Lancaster Dec 18 1030 Holy Communion Revd Canon Peter Mann, Retd Rector of Harwich

Peninsula, Essex Dec 18 1830 Village Carol Service Dec 24 2330 Midnight Christmas

Communion Revd Andrew Schofield, Rtd from Ely diocese

Dec 25 1030 Christmas Day Methodist Service

Sister Vivien Ward

Jan 1 1030 Morning Prayer Mr Alan Hutchings, Lay Reader Jan 8 0900 Holy Communion Revd Canon Peter Ballard, former Archdeacon of

Lancaster Jan 8 1030 All-Age Service Revd Canon Peter Ballard Jan 15 1030 Holy Communion Revd Andrew Schofield, Rtd from Ely diocese Jan 22 0900 Holy Communion Revd Nancy Goodrich, Vicar Bolton-le Sands Jan 22 1030 Methodist Service Revd Steve Charman, Superintendent N. Lancashire Jan 29 1030 Morning Prayer Mr Alan Hutchings, Lay Reader Feb 5 0900 Holy Communion Revd Derek Raitt, Retd Vicar of St Wilfred’s Halton Feb 5 1030 Morning Prayer Mr Alan Hutchings, Lay Reader Feb12 0900 Holy Communion Revd Nancy Goodrich, Vicar Bolton-le Sands Feb12 1030 All-Age Service Revd Etienne van Blerk, Chaplain of Rossall School Feb 19 1030 Holy Communion Revd Canon David Banbury, Diocesan Missioner Feb 26 0900 Holy Communion Revd Nancy Goodrich, Vicar Bolton-le Sands Feb 26 1030 Methodist Service Mr Malcolm Smith

If you have any questions about these, or anything to do with St Cuthbert’s Church, please contact the Churchwardens, John Halsey (732972) or Nick Ward (733947).

Nick Ward and John Halsey, Churchwardens

Over Kellet Parish Council & St Cuthbert’s Church invite you to celebrate the

start of the Christmas season with The lighting of the Christmas Tree

at 4.00pm on Saturday 3rd December

on the Village Green (weather permitting!)

Although we will not be ‘tempting fate’ this year with the sort of

occasion we had planned for last year, the tree will be officially

‘switched-on’ by local children, followed by carol singing around the tree

Do join us!

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PARISH COUNCIL—NOVEMBER

New member of the Parish Council: Martin May, of 15 Church Bank, has volunteered to fill one of the two vacant posts. This was gratefully accepted by the Parish Councillors.

Planning Applications: various items were considered including:

16/00335/OUT: Outline application for the erection of 158 dwellings with associated new access and roundabout for Mr R Hughes on land adjacent to Brewer’s Barn Carnforth Brow Carnforth (NB. This is not strictly in the parish of Over Kellet but the site abuts the parish boundary). This is awaiting a decision from the City Planners.

16/01060/FUL: Demolition of existing buildings and erection of five industrial buildings comprising mixed-use light-industrial (B1), and storage and distribution (B8), with associated parking and landscaping improvements for Mr S Wightman of the Tractor Yard, Capernwray Road LA6 1AD. In view of the time factor this had been circulated to all councillors; a response had already been sent to City Planning noting concerns relating to various issues including height of proposed buildings, removal of trees, drainage, side-lighting and vehicular access and impact on local roads.

16/01351/FUL: Erection of an agricultural building for free-range hens and creation of a new access point for W A Agriculture Ltd. on land to the south east of Lower Addington Farm, Kirkby Lonsdale Road, Halton (this application refers to property wholly within the parish of Nether Kellet and refers to Application 16/00606/FUL, which was refused by City Planning. In view of the late notification councillors will consider this and advise the Clerk accordingly.

Christmas Tree: The tree will be erected at 9.30 a.m. on Saturday 3rd December with removal planned for Saturday 7th January 2017.

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 13 December at 7.15pm at Wilson's Endowed C of E School.

Jane Meaden (with thanks to the Clerk, Michael Watson, for the use of his minutes.)

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WILSON’S ENDOWED SCHOOL NEWS

Building Work

The current school building is now 43 years old. The roof is long past its sell-by date and numerous leaks have been ever increasing. The building belongs to Blackburn Diocese and they are funding a replacement roof. The work should be finished by mid-December, weather permitting. We are looking forward to being water-tight and warmer with improved insulation. In the meantime, the scaffolding is proving a tempting climb for some youngsters.

If you see anyone on the roof at weekends or in the evening, it would be most helpful if you could please report the incident to the Police as soon as possible by telephoning 101.

Christmas is a coming …

You are warmly invited to the school’s annual Christmas Fair which takes place on Friday 2nd December from 1.30pm to 3.15pm. There will be a Christmas café, raffle, Fairtrade stall, cake sale, tombolas and oodles of festive fun.

Rehearsals are in full swing for our annual nativity play. This year we are telling the age-old story using animals. ‘Born in a Barn’ will be performed in the village hall on Tuesday 13th December at 2.30pm and 6.00pm. You are most welcome to join us at this charming event as we remember the true meaning of Christmas.

Heron Corn Mill Lights up the children!

Both Key Stage One and Two pupils visited Heron Corn Mill in Beetham during one of their special science weeks as part of a whole school project on light and

electricity. Pupils saw the mill working and learned about hydroelectricity. They also enjoyed undertaking experiments with the STEM staff making circuits and creating their own watermill. The day gave a deeper insight for the children, increasing their understanding of how power is generated both now and in the past.

Jo Williams, Headteacher

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WEATHER DATA FOR OCTOBER 2016

For this month’s article, I have chosen to use the saying ‘If on St Francis Day (4th October), the sun doth shine, cometh a radiance to the wine’. However, any grapes that appeared on the vine in my garden were quickly removed by the birds. In my August article, I had hoped for an Indian Summer, but had to wait until October when the wait finally proved worthwhile because the weather in September was such a disappointment (more about that later).

During October, we had 30 sun days giving 126.6h―well above the ten-year average of 96.5h; it was in fact the sunniest it has been for the last ten years. On the 1st and the 2nd we had ten hours of sunshine which is quite remarkable considering that the days were now getting shorter. The warmest day was a tie between the 4th and 5th both with 17.4°C (63.3°F); the coldest night was that of the 25th when the temperature dropped to 2.4°C (36.3°F).

During the month we had 14 rain days, which gave only 20mm (0.8in), well below the average of 111mm (4.4in); again this was the driest month in the last ten years. One of the reasons for the spell of fine weather was a long-term area of high pressure to the west of the UK. In my weather diary I noted that, even though we enjoyed fine weather between the 1st and 5th, the wind gusted to 40mph (F8 in Coastguard speak). Again, on the 18th, the wind gusted to 48mph (F9) and blew some of our planters over in the garden.

Some readers may have noticed that there were no weather data for September―this is because we were away on holiday and I was unable to collect enough weather data for an article. However, the month did not break any records; we had 102mm (4in), of rain, less than the average of 115mm (4.5in), and 112.6 sun hours, just below the average of 118h.

Cloud Watcher

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THOUGHT FOR THE MONTH

The grass is greener in Over Kellet

How many of you wake up in the morning, look out of your window and think how lucky you are to live in such a wonderful village. I know that I certainly do. It's very easy not to appreciate things that you see every day and take for granted. Visitors to Over Kellet see things through a fresh perspective and marvel at its wonderful environment.

Christine and I run the Tithe Barn Bed and Breakfast on Capernwray Road and guests and visitors from all over the world as well as all corners of the U.K. and Ireland stay with us. One and all think that Over Kellet is an amazing quintessential English village. At the last count more than twenty different nationalities have stayed with us.

The last five years that we have run the B & B we have met some lovely, interesting and exceptional people as well as having experienced some amusing situations.

A couple of weeks ago we took a booking from India for a couple of executives of an aerospace company. I must admit I wondered what they might be doing in the area on business and it crossed my mind that maybe British Aerospace at Warton (near Blackpool) was their intended destination. Needless to say, my suspicions were correct and they had confused the two Wartons in Lancashire. Geography was obviously not their strong point. They admitted, however, that it was a mistake they were glad they had made, to find themselves in such lovely surroundings and anyway it was only 45 minutes to their ultimate destination. At breakfast they both requested a 'full English' which they devoured in no time. This to me was a great relief as I was wondering where I might get chapattis and curry at 7am.

Last year an Australian couple, who were holidaying in the UK, came looking for a room. Whilst registering they gave their name as Kellet and said they believed that they had ancestors from the area. After looking around the village and visiting St. Cuthbert's churchyard, they returned with massive smiles having found two family graves at the church. Strangely enough, we have had other Australian guests who have told us that they have forebears who hailed from the Carnforth area. Maybe in bygone days Carnforth and district had its share of naughty people who ended up getting transported.

Other notables who have stayed include a renowned Japanese artist from Tokyo; a Battle of Britain Spitfire pilot; a Laird from the Orkney Isles and a cousin of Robert Mugabe who had to flee Zimbabwe after receiving death threats when she had upset some in the military over there. The one thing they all have in common is that they all think Over Kellet a beautiful place to be. Judging by the amount of repeat visits we are getting, many others appear to share that opinion.

As the Japanese tourist said to me after a visit to the Eagle for a lovely meal and a couple of pints "This is a lovely VIRRAGE". You know—I think he's right and it’s a credit to the residents and especially the Parish Council and others listed on the back cover of this magazine who contribute so much to make OK such a successful community and amazing place to live.

Paul Witherington

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THE DIARY Regular Weekly Events

SUNDAYS 0900 Every Week (not Dec 25; Jan 1, 29) Holy Communion 1030 Dec 4; Jan 1, 29; Feb 5 Morning Worship & Fish Club (1015 at school) 1030 Dec 11; Jan 8; Feb 12 All-Age Service 1030 Dec 18; Jan 15; Feb 19 Morning Worship with Communion 2330 Dec 24 Midnight Christmas Communion 1030 Dec 25; Jan 22; Feb 26 Methodist Service

MONDAYS 0900 Weekly (not Dec 26, Jan 2; Feb 13) Playgroup 2–4 Years 1330 Weekly (not Dec 12) Indoor Bowls 1700 Weekly Keep Active 1930 Weekly Scottish Dancing TUESDAYS 0900 Weekly (not Dec 27; Jan 3; Feb 14) Playgroup 2–4 Years 0900 Weekly (Schooldays only) Playgroup-Toddlers (School) 1400 Weekly (not Dec 13) Short Tennis

WEDNESDAYS 0900 Weekly (not Dec 21, 28; Feb 15) Playgroup 2–4 Years 1400 Dec 14, 28; Jan 11, 25; Feb 8, 22 Galloways Society 1930 Weekly (not Dec 14) Church Bible Study 2000 Weekly Badminton

THURSDAYS 0900 Weekly (not Dec 22, 29; Feb 16) Playgroup 2–4 Years 1930 Dec 8; Jan 11; Feb 16 WI

FRIDAYS 0900 Weekly (not Dec 23, 30; Feb 17) Playgroup 2–4 Years

REFUSE COLLECTION IN NOVEMBER AND DECEMBER Grey bin: Dec 12, 24; Jan 9, 23; Feb 6, 20 Green bin/recycling: Dec 5 & 19*; Jan 3*, 16; Feb 13, 27 *recycling only

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THE DIARY Monthly Calendar

DECEMBER Saturday 3 1600 Over Kellet Christmas Tree lights switch-on (Village Green) Sunday 4 1330 Village Walk—Ingleton Thursday 8 1930 WI Meeting—Talk by Chris Pogson on 'A Tibetan Pilgrimage' Tuesday 13 1915 Parish Council Meeting (School) Wednesday 14 0900 Walking Group—Long Preston Sunday 18 1830 Village Carol Service (St Cuthbert's Church) JANUARY Sunday 8 1330 Village Walk—Leighton Beck Tuesday 10 1915 Parish Council Meeting (School) Thursday 12 1930 WI Meeting—Talk by Mr Dickinson on 'Modern Magistracy' Wednesday 18 0900 Walking Group—Bay Gateway, Overton FEBRUARY Saturday 4 1030 Hort. Soc. Coffee Morning; talk by Malcolm Alderton (Lancashire Wildlife

Trust) on 'Gardening for Wildlife' Sunday 5 1330 Village Walk—Backbarrow Tuesday 14 1915 Parish Council Meeting (School) Wednesday 15 0900 Walking Group—Killington Thursday 16 1930 WI Meeting—Talk by Laura Lupton on 'Sugar Craft'

All events take place in the Village Hall unless otherwise stated

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CHRISTMAS IS COMING!!

The shops unbelievably are selling Christmas gifts, restaurants are advertising Christmas parties and we are being advised to order our turkeys, etc., ‘before the rush’. It’s October 10th as I write this!

It did, however, get me pondering on my Christmas Day theme―does anyone else have a theme at Christmas? Last year we were Victorian, food, games, decorations and outfits. It wasn’t very successful; the children weren’t impressed with an orange, an apple and a few nuts. The teens were cringingly embarrassed by C’s top hat, my mop cap and the Victorian parlour games were voted as boring, boring.

So this year I thought we’d do parlour games to suit us oldies. These are a few of the ones popular in our house and I’m hoping that some of you can add to the list.

Find the ‘phone: The ‘phone rings and everyone has to guess where they last put it. The winner is the one who can find it before it rings off.

What did I come in here for?: One person enters the room and then has to guess what she/he came in for.

Hunt the purse: Best played just before the shops close.

Remember the pin: Usually played when one person (or possibly two) is about to buy something or go on holiday.

Hunt the remote: Most effectively played at the start of a much anticipated television programme. The winner is the one who manages not to delete the whole series.

Please contribute if you can think of more. Liz Brewster

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CARNFORTH ROTARY SANTA’S SLEIGH

We are pleased to announce that Santa will be brought to the Kellets in his Sleigh by the Rotary Club of Carnforth on the evening of Monday 12th December. The visit will start from Nether Kellet Village Hall travelling on from there to Over Kellet. If you miss our visit we will be going to Carnforth Council Estates on the following evening, Tuesday 13th December.

All proceeds of collections go directly to worthy causes, such as local Cancer Care, and in response to requests from the villages visited, to help specific community related activities.

ALLOTMENTS

Get an allotment and grow your own!

If you are interested in joining the Over Kellet Allotments, contact Kath Escolme on k.escolme@btinternet.com or 01524 732246

ADVERTISE IN THE OVER KELLET VIEW WITHOUT CHARGE

Most advertisements in the magazine are paid for. We do however have an occasional section called ‘To A Good Home’. This is for residents who wish to dispose of items which they no longer want but are of possible use to others. These entries are free to the resident (provided, of course, that the transaction is itself without charge).

We also, at the editors’ discretion and subject to availability of space, accept without cost advertisements entirely for charitable purposes.

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OUR OTHER CHRISTMAS COVERS

Congratulations to Ava Dugdale

for our front cover this year!

Our thanks to (1) Lily Carter, aged 5, (2) Thomas Fox, aged 10, (3) George Fox, aged 8, (4) Oliver Fox, aged 4, (5) Luke Mason, aged 5, and (6) Catherine Jones, aged 6. Congratulations to all on their excellent pictures!

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OK VIEW—5 YEARS AGO

The front cover of OKV for these two winter months was one of the village green and Christmas Tree covered in snow! Does anyone remember that Christmas in Over Kellet, and was there much snow? There was also a whole page dedicated to 'Guidance on clearing snow and ice yourself' from Lancashire County Council. So presumably there must have some wintry weather around.

The saga of the allotments continued this month with the formation of the Over Kellet Allotment Society. Parish councillors met with interested residents to discuss the way forward. Although the city council had cleared away the old garages and most of the rubbish from the site there was continued prevarication over whose responsibility it was to make the land ready for cultivation as allotments and to fence it securely.

Six residents met with the parish council and planned to help with the formation of seven individual plots although several of those could be further sub divided. Kath Escolme agreed to be the initial co-ordinator and the parish council would continue to press the city council for help with funding.

With the advantage of hindsight we owe an awful lot to those six original stalwarts, and it’s a credit to them, that the allotments continue to thrive today.

Liz Brewster

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Christmas Coffee Morning

All welcome, we would love to see you.

Where: Over Kellet Village Hall

When: Friday, 9th December 2016

Time: 9am to 11.30am

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THE OVER KELLET VIEW―YOUR MAGAZINE

Liz Brewster will be leaving the editorial group after this issue. She has been a major contributor to our publication for more than three years. We will greatly miss her help and give her our wholehearted thanks. Liz will continue to add her contributions in future issues but feels that another recruit to the editors is now needed. We agree.

Continuity of the magazine needs volunteers to help with a number of our regular features and with the editing process itself. It is not necessary for anyone interested to have all the skills. We need writers of both regular and individual articles, as well as those familiar with standard computer programs. Training can be given if needed.

Anyone joining us will not be ‘thrown in at the deep end’ but will be shown how the magazine is put together and will be gradually eased into the process.

The Over Kellet View comes out each month except January and August. The amount of time taken up varies from issue to issue but even a few hours would be very useful to the present editors.

If you feel that you can help in any way, please let us know. It would be a great pity if the magazine was forced to close because of a lack of interest.

The Editors

THE 200 CLUB

The result of the draw for October was:

1st (£25) Mrs S Harris (37)

2nd (£15) Mr T Allen (108)

3rd (£10) Mr J Morley (96)

Congratulations to all our winners, this month and over the year―a total of £600 paid out in prizes.

Collection of subscriptions for 2017 will start soon. If you are not already a member and would like to play a part in this, I can give you the name of your local collector or you can join directly by contacting me on 01524 732892 or chris@overkellet.org.uk.

Chris Pogson

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WHAT’S ON

What’s coming up in December and January?

MUSIC:

For a kick-start to the festive period A Swinging Christmas Evening could be the answer! Boogie Woogie and Swing pianist/vocalist Peter Gill and his swing band perform an eclectic mix of swing standards. They are at The Heron on Saturday 17th December at 7.30pm. You can get further details and choose and book your seats on line at www.theherontheatre.com

THEATRE:

From now until Saturday 7th January you must find time to get to The Dukes to see Pinocchio, Carlo Collodi’s captivating and charming tale about a wooden puppet which has magically sprung into life. This production, in the round, is full of all the ingredients for a Christmas treat for all the family with music, adventure, laughter, songs and, of course, puppets! All the details can be found on their website www.dukes-lancaster.org or at the Box Office 01524 598500.

Meanwhile, Cinderella is on at The Grand from Friday 2nd to Thursday 29th December with all the traditional pantomime ingredients in abundance performed by the Footlights. Be prepared for plenty of surprises enhanced by music, dancing, jokes and lots of audience participation! Box Office: 01524 64695 or www.lancastergrand.co.uk

Live by satellite: At the Reel Cinema on Thursday 8th December at 7.15pm you can see The Royal Ballet performing that Christmas favourite The Nutcracker direct from the Royal Opera House. For opera lovers and again from Covent Garden and the Reel, there is the chance to experience Verdi’s Il Trovatore starring Dmitri Hvorostovsky, on Tuesday 31st January. Phone The Reel on 01524 413935

Comedy: Rich Hall, the popular comedian from Montana, is appearing at The Grand on Wednesday 7th December at 8pm. His grouchy, deadpan style and quick fire banter with audiences has earned him lots of followers. For contact details see above.

EVENTS: On Saturday December 10th-20th in the Furness and Midland Hall at Carnforth Station there is the Christmas Tree Festival. Phone 01524 735165/735894 or visit the website www.carnforthstation.co.uk

FINALLY: On Friday 2nd, 4-8pm and Saturday 3rd & Sunday 4th December from 10am onwards, Kirkby Lonsdale will be holding its annual Christmas Fair Weekend. There will be a chalet village in the middle of the town featuring the best range of local producers, crafters, artists and gift companies, Santa’s grotto and a festive parade, ‘switching on’ of the lights, street entertainment, music, etc. See kirkbylonsdale.co.uk for all the details.

PS: Britain on Film―Railways. On Monday 5th December at 6.25 at The Dukes you can travel back to a time when travelling by rail was comfortable, punctual and even glamorous. A great archive film for lovers of railway nostalgia.

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—Dec 1, 22; Jan 12; Feb 2, 23 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 16:03 & 18:03

Route 55—Times as above

SCHOOL HOLIDAYS: December 21–January 3; February 13–17

LOCAL AUTHORITY REPRESENTATIVES VILLAGE HALL

COUNTY COUNCIL Chairman Peter Thomas 298979

Councillor Susie Charles 751200 Secretary Liz Brewster 733877

The Stables, Ellel Grange, Lancaster Treasurer Martin May 734976

DISTRICT COUNCIL Bookings Sec. Lesley Gee 733240

Councillor Roger Mace 733801 Parish Council Rebecca Lauder 733084Church Lindsay Angus 734964

Licensee Liz Brewster 733877PARISH COUNCIL Organisers of Activities

Meet at 7.15pm on 2nd. Tuesday of month Badminton Geoff Fretwell 736771Chairman Nick Ward 733947 Blind Welfare Sheila Roseman 850875Vice Chair Graham Agnew 733407 Bowls Lindsay Angus 734964

Stephen Atkins 720605 Scottish Dancing Maureen Haynes 733431Margaret Fowler 720578 Short Tennis Joan Shaw 736503

Rebecca Lauder 733084 THOMAS WITHERS CHARITY

Clerk Michael Watson 734624 Secretary David Mills 732194OK & DISTRICT HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY

Chairman Arie Klijn 727692

NEIGHBOURHOOD WATCH Secretary Verity Clinch 734591

Police Station, Lancaster 101 Treasurer Margaret Garlick 730667

PCSO Paul Shepherd WOMENS INSTITUTE

Paul.Shepherd@lancashire.pnn.police.uk Joint Presidents Christine Bolton 735030

PC Rob Barnsley, Community Beat Manager Sylvia Cooper 733524

3573@lancashire.pnn.police.uk Secretary Lindsay Angus 734964

Coordinator Chris Pogson 732892 Treasurer Sheila Cooper 733787

Asst.Coordinator Alison Lloyd Williams 734363 WALKING GROUP

Area Coordinators: Contacts: Geoff Jackson 736103

Central Vacant Ron/Lorna Oswald 736523

Kirklands Tony Wells 733848 PLAYGROUP

Western Bev Carling 736393 Leader Jackie Bassinder 730904

Eastern TWINNING ASSOCIATION

Far Eastern Chris Pogson 732892 Chairman:

Northern Eric Greenough 734479 KEEP ACTIVE

Southern Alison Harper 734372 Contact: Lesley Gee 733240

Northeast Ray Garlick 730667 COMPUTING OK WEBSITE

Capernwray Ken Alred 07786803235 www.overkellet.org

QUARRIES LIAISON OFFICER Updated info. to: Gordon Galloway 720872

733947 OK VIEW

FOOTPATHS and TREE OFFICER okview@overkellet.org

736523 Editors Rosie Kakkar 733534

PARISH LENGTHSMAN Chris Pogson 732892

Mike Ashton - report problems to Cllr Fowler Advertising Jane Meaden 732456

St. CUTHBERT'S CHURCH 200 Club Liz Brewster 733877

Treasurer John Glaister 733606 EAGLES HEAD PUB

Secretary John Halsey 732972 Gary & Helena Torch 732457

Lay Reader Alan Hutchings 701095 VILLAGE STORE AND POST OFFICE

Church Warden John Halsey 732972 Craig & Tracy Burns 733207

Church Warden Nick Ward 733947 B4RN

VILLAGE SCHOOL 733947

Headmistress Jo Williams 732097 733240

Margaret James-Barber 735470

Sandra Klijn-Passant 727692

OVER KELLET DIRECTORY

12, Ashmeadow Rd, Nether Kelletmjow.nkc@zen.co.uk

www.maceonline.co.uk

Downderry, Halton Rd, Nether Kellet

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