BORWICK & PRIEST HUTTON VILLAGE NEWSLETTER OCTOBER / NOVEMBER 2017

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Every Tuesday at 8am is a said Eucharist, using the traditional language of the Book of Common Prayer.

Drop in Soup and Sandwich Lunch Saturday, 4 th November - Donations for St Mary s Church - at Borwick and Priest Hutton Memorial Hall from 12.00 1.30pm.

Joyce Tombs (07768 930070) House Communion monthly - contact Sheila Barnes 720067 There is always a welcome for you at your village church & at the other churches in our benefice.

1 BORWICK & PRIEST HUTTON VILLAGE NEWSLETTER OCTOBER / NOVEMBER 2017 At St Mary s Church, Borwick: St Mary s Church is a Chapel of Ease in the Parish of Warton to provide a place of worship in the villages of Borwick and Priest Hutton. On the first Sunday of the Month at 9.30am is a service in contemporary language with hymns and Holy Communion. Every Tuesday at 8am is a said Eucharist, using the traditional language of the Book of Common Prayer. Harvest Festival The Harvest Festival will take place at St Mary s on Sunday, 1 st October at 9.30am. Drop in Soup and Sandwich Lunch Saturday, 4 th November - Donations for St Mary s Church - at Borwick and Priest Hutton Memorial Hall from pm. Other Services at St Mary s include Bible Study - monthly - contact Noeline Clark (732825) Inspire - a discussion group meeting on the second Tuesday of each month at 11am - contact Joyce Tombs ( ) House Communion monthly - contact Sheila Barnes There is always a welcome for you at your village church & at the other churches in our benefice. For full details of the times of services see the parish web site at At St Oswald s, Warton: Every Sunday there is a said traditional Eucharist at 8am and a Sung Eucharist at 11am. Usual Weekday services: Monday at 12 noon and Thursday at 11am. Annette Mackenzie annettemackenzie1@gmail.com BORWICK BOOK EXCHANGE The book exchange facility in St Mary s Church is open daily from 10 3pm. Jim Thomas

PRIEST HUTTON PARISH The next Priest Hutton Parish Meeting will be on Thursday, January, 18th at 8pm in the Memorial Hall. Email: edwinashuttleworth@hotmail.

experience talking to groups and Sue runs a specialist nursery in West Lancashire.

This presentation will show us how to extend the gardening season into autumn, a feature many of us struggle to achieve. Plants will be on sale at the meeting.

2 PRIEST HUTTON PARISH The next Priest Hutton Parish Meeting will be on Thursday, January, 18th at 8pm in the Memorial Hall. Telephone: Edwina Shuttleworth (Clerk to Priest Hutton Parish Meeting) BORWICK PARISH The next Borwick Parish Meeting will be on Wednesday, October 11 th at 7.30pm at Borwick Hall. Claire Helme (Clerk to Borwick Parish Meeting) BORWICK & PRIEST HUTTON GARDENERS CLUB TUESDAY 24 TH OCTOBER - SUE GILLON & MARGUERITE HUGHES PLANTS TO EXTEND THE SEASON Marguerite has a wealth of experience talking to groups and Sue runs a specialist nursery in West Lancashire. They have paired knowledge and skills into a series of demonstrations using appropriate plant materials grown at Meadow View Plants to support their topic. This presentation will show us how to extend the gardening season into autumn, a feature many of us struggle to achieve. Plants will be on sale at the meeting. TUESDAY 28 TH NOVEMBER- MAURICE STEEL MADE IN CUMBRIA Maurice was born and brought up on a dairy farm in Bootle West Cumbria. During this time he had the pleasure of watching the local wildlife and through this he gained a vast knowledge of the area and in particular, the wildflowers which he has photographed throughout his life. Following his marriage he moved to a Forestry Commission farm in Eskdale and remained there until his retirement. The last time Maurice came to the club he gave us a wonderful talk on the wild orchids of Cumbria. This time he will take about all things Cumbrian. Wine and refreshments will follow the talk. Meetings are held in the Memorial Hall on the 4th Tuesday of the month at 7.30pm. New members are always welcome. Diane Sunderland Chairman BORWICK & PRIEST HUTTON WOMEN S INSTITUTE Tuesday, 10 th October Card Making Pam Beaumont This month our multi-talented Secretary, Pam Beaumont, will demonstrate the art of card making. During the evening members will be able to design and make a card of their own. Pam makes some lovely cards which she has showcased from time to time, so this will be an opportunity for her to show us the skills of her trade. Tuesday, 14 th November Lakeland Villages Andrew Lowe The AGM will be held at the beginning of the meeting. PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS MEETING WILL COMMENCE AT 7PM. The speaker for the evening will be Andrew Lowe who will take us on a journey of discovery to some well-known (and some not-so-well known) Lakeland villages.andrew is an excellent speaker so this should be a very interesting talk. The W. I. is striving to celebrate its 100th anniversary in The meetings and outings we hold are of a diverse interest and it would be nice to see an increase in membership to help to keep it running. Please feel free to come along to any meeting and give it a try. We are a friendly bunch and at the end of each meeting we always have a cuppa, cake and a good natter. Meetings are held on the second Tuesday of the month at 7.30pm in the Memorial Hall. For further information please contact the President Jane Taylor on Diane Sunderland

BOWLS Indoor bowling takes place every Thursday from 2-4 pm.

No need to worry about rules or being an expert (none of our members are). The equipment is all provided.

If you need a lift or more information ring Martin on 07879455792. Come and Join us!

Lowndes from Capernwray Hall). The majority of attendees tend to be from Borwick & Priest Hutton.

This is not competitive League stuff - more a social knock-a-bout. All welcome.

Anna will inform the members of the Monday afternoon group when she is able to reconvene.

com CRAFT GROUP It s definitely the time to snuggle in and enjoy your autumn craft project.

3 BOWLS Indoor bowling takes place every Thursday from 2-4 pm. You will receive a warm welcome when you join us for an afternoon of social activity, light exercise and laughter. No need to worry about rules or being an expert (none of our members are). The equipment is all provided. The cost is 2 - (includes a cup of coffee/ tea & a biscuit). If you need a lift or more information ring Martin on Come and Join us! SWIMMING There is a public swimming session for locals at Capernwray Hall on Fridays from 6pm 7pm (organised by Rich Lowndes from Capernwray Hall). The majority of attendees tend to be from Borwick & Priest Hutton. BADMINTON Badminton takes place on Wednesdays at 8pm in the Memorial Hall. This is not competitive League stuff - more a social knock-a-bout. All welcome. Keith Brady PILATES The Thursday evening Pilates group will begin again on October 12 th. Anna will inform the members of the Monday afternoon group when she is able to reconvene. To contact her ring or annagearypilates@outlook.com CRAFT GROUP It s definitely the time to snuggle in and enjoy your autumn craft project. Join us on 1st Wednesday of the month 2-4pm at 7 Beckside Mews, Borwick. Phone Jane on for more information. ART CLASS The Art Class meets during term time on Fridays, 10-12noon in the Memorial Hall. The new term begins on September 15 th. All welcome, including beginners. Contact the Tutor - Doreen Carman for more information. THEATRE & CONCERT CLUB As the membership secretary of this club I am happy to give details to anyone who wishes to become a member and/or obtain more information about the club. Please contact me on Olwen Watson

Saturday 14th October 8pm at the Memorial Hall A Spot On performance Bookish is a show about books presented by

Not just any books the titles will be chosen by the audience as the performance begins.

Cabaret seating bring your own drinks, glasses and nibbles.

com Keith Brady A BONFIRE NIGHT event will be held on Saturday, 4 th November starting at 6 pm at the Memorial

4 Saturday 14th October 8pm at the Memorial Hall A Spot On performance Bookish is a show about books presented by award winning performers Laura Mugridge and Tom Adams. Not just any books the titles will be chosen by the audience as the performance begins. Expect an evening of live music, laughter, words and even a quiz. Cabaret seating bring your own drinks, glasses and nibbles. Adults 9 /Children (suitable for 10+) 4/ Family or keithbrady2510@gmail.com Keith Brady A BONFIRE NIGHT event will be held on Saturday, 4 th November starting at 6 pm at the Memorial Hall. Entry is free, with main course provided. Please bring your own drink, a firework and a cake. To assist with catering please contact Liz on / elizabethf1@sky.com if you plan to attend. All Welcome. Children s Christmas party - Sunday, 17 th December 4 6pm Ceilidh - Saturday, 3 rd February 2018 Liz Foulds

COFFEE MORNINGS It's hard to believe that we are approaching that time of year again when we start our Autumn/Winter Coffee Mornings.

This is usually a very enjoyable morning when we are entertained by some of our very talented, village musicians.

At the end of the season the money donated is sent to our chosen charity which is usually decided at the first of the coffee mornings.

5 COFFEE MORNINGS It's hard to believe that we are approaching that time of year again when we start our Autumn/Winter Coffee Mornings. They are held on the last Saturday of the month starting October 28th through to March 24th, 10.00am am. The exception to this is December Coffee Morning when the date is the 16 th. This is usually a very enjoyable morning when we are entertained by some of our very talented, village musicians. October 28 th COFFEE November 25 th MORNINGS December 16 th at the January 27 th MEMORIAL February 24 th HALL March 24 th All welcome There is no charge for coffee, but donations are very welcome. At the end of the season the money donated is sent to our chosen charity which is usually decided at the first of the coffee mornings. So come along for a chat and a bit of a social and get to know your neighbours. You will be very welcome. Maureen Thomas MACMILLAN COFFEE MORNING A coffee morning to raise funds for Macmillan Nurses will be held at FAIRFIELD, Priest Hutton, on Thursday, 28 th September 2017 from am. EVERYONE WELCOME!!! Sharon Hamer LIBRARY VAN October 11 th November 1 st & 22 nd The library van will visit at 3 weekly intervals on the WEDNESDAYS above am at Borwick Green and on to Priest Hutton Green from am. Please check with dates posted on the village notice boards LOCAL PRESS Please send reports of village events/meetings etc. to Claire Helme at clairehelme2000@yahoo.co.uk A rough outline/ bare facts will be sufficient for Claire to edit and send on to the local newspapers NEXT NEWSLETTER Please let me have your contributions to the December/January newsletter by Sunday, November 26 th. Contact me at jeanjohns43@gmail.com or Thank you. Jean Johns Issue no. 243 Oct/Nov 2017

HISTORY TALK: A New Edition of a Classic Local Book More than 300 years ago schoolmaster John Lucas sat down to write A History of Warton Parish which then as now included the townships of Borwick

Over the next thirty years he wrote about everything from peat-digging and salt-making to the use of gun-powder in farming not to mention funerals and harvests, fishing and fairies, meteors,

6 HISTORY TALK: A New Edition of a Classic Local Book More than 300 years ago schoolmaster John Lucas sat down to write A History of Warton Parish which then as now included the townships of Borwick and Priest Hutton. Over the next thirty years he wrote about everything from peat-digging and salt-making to the use of gun-powder in farming not to mention funerals and harvests, fishing and fairies, meteors, schooldays and football. The last new edition of the book was published in 1931 by local historian John Rawlinson Ford of Yealand and the retired music critic John Fuller-Maitland, who lived at Borwick Hall until his death in Now journalist Andy Denwood has re-edited Lucas s work, adding a new introduction and illustrations by local artist Daphne Lester Andy will give an illustrated talk about the book and its author at Borwick & Priest Hutton Memorial Hall at 7.30pm on Tuesday October 3rd. The book will be on sale after the talk, price 15, along with signed, limited edition copies of some of the illustrations used. More information is available online at andydenwood.com No charge for entry. Please just turn up at the Memorial Hall. Everyone welcome.

BORWICK & PRIEST HUTTON VILLAGE NEWSLETTER

BORWICK & PRIEST HUTTON VILLAGE NEWSLETTER ST MARY S CHURCH June/July 2016 St Mary s Church is a Chapel of Ease in the Parish of Warton to provide a place of worship in the villages of Borwick and Priest