September 2018

What’s on this month in the Heart of Eden?

Date Time Place What??1st 9:30 – 11:30 Appleby Public Hall Coffee morning in aid of Northern Crafts1st 7 for 7:30 pm Crackenthorpe Hall September Serenade, see advertisement1st 5pm (from) Ormside Village Hall Treasure Hunt see article2nd 4pm Kirkby Thore Village Hall Messy Church2nd 5pm Dufton Church Fellside Concert (saxaphone quartet)3rd 10 – noon Appleby Health Centre Cancer Info. Drop-in with Coffee5th 10:30 Asby Hall Mews Asby WI Committee Meeting5th 10am – noon Ormside Village Hall Coffee Morning6th 1 – 3:30pm Appleby Health Centre Caritas etc Hearing Advice drop-in6th 2 – 4pm Public Hall Supper Room Inner Wheel Whist and Dominoes7th 11:45 Sands Methodist Church Come 4 Lunch8th 9:30 – 11:30 Appleby Public Hall Coffee morning in aid of the Friday Club

10th 2 pm Asby “Knit and Natter”

10th 7pm Dufton Church Compline10th 2 – 4pm Sands , Eden Room Tea and Cakes – see article11th 7:30 Asby Village Hall Asby WI, “Cobbling & Shoes” by Tommy Tomlinson11th 2 – 4pm Long Marton Village Hall Carpet Bowls11th 10:30 – 12:15 Long Marton Village Hall Coffee Morning.12th 7:30 The Hollies, Asby Asby Fellowship: John Bevan12th 7:30pm Dufton Village Hall Open Circle – James Brighurst on Chocolate12th Noon Long Marton Village Hall Lunch Club13th 12:30 Eden River Café, Appleby Asby Diners Club –Two courses and a drink @ £7.50 -

all welcome13th 10am – noon Dufton Village Hall Art Class restarts14th 7:30pm Colby Village Hall Coffee and Bingo14th 10:30 – 12:15 Long Marton Village Hall Coffee Morning.14th 7 – 9pm Sands Methodist Friday Club Sports15th 9:30 – 11:30 Appleby Public Hall Coffee morning in aid of 1st Appleby Scouts15th 6 for 7pm Appleby Public Hall Lights, Camera, Appleby – “Guernsey Literary Potato

Peel Pie Society”16th 12:15pm Sands Methodist Church Bring and Share Meal17th 10 – noon Appleby Health Centre Cancer Info. Drop-in with Coffee19th 10:15 The Hollies, Asby Coffee Morning in aid of Asby church funds19th 7:30pm Ormside Village Hall Craft Evening20th 7:30 The Hollies, Asby Asby PCC20th 2 – 4pm Public Hall Supper Room Inner Wheel Whist and Dominoes22nd 9:30 – 11:30 Appleby Public Hall Coffee morning in aid of Arthritis Research23rd 2 – 5pm St. Michael’s, Kirkby Thore Harvest Open Day23rd 5pm St. Michael’s, Kirkby Thore Fellside Concert (Organ/oboe/cor Anglais)23rd 12 - 2pm Colby Village Hall Soup and Desert24th 2 pm Asby “Knit and Natter”

24th 7pm Dufton Church Compline25th 2 – 4pm Long Marton Village Hall Carpet Bowls25th 7:30 pm Long Marton Village Hall Local History Group (“Village Voices”)26th 2:30 to 4:30pm Kirkby Thore Village Hall Village Tea26th 7:30 The Hollies, Asby Asby Fellowship: Pat Bevan28th 12:30pm Royal Oak Probus Club28th 7:30pm Milburn Village Hall Milburn Film Club (The Water Diviner)28th 7 – 9pm Guid Hut Friday Club Ceilidh29th 10 – 4 Temple Sowerby Victory Hall WW1 Exhibition29th 7 pm St James’ Temple Sowerby Concert of Memories29th 7pm Temple Sowerby church Concert29th 9:30 – 11:30 Appleby Public Hall Coffee morning in aid of Ladies’ Friendship29th 7 pm Dufton Village Hall Flicks in the Sticks29th 7:30pm Ormside Village Hall Movie Night (All the Money in the World)30th 10:45 am St James’ Temple Sowerby Commemoration Service30th noon – 4pm Temple Sowerby Victory Hall WW1 Exhibition30th St. Lawrence, Appleby Harvest Festival

30th 2:15pm see article Nichiren Buddhism Discussion MeetingOctober4th

7:30pm Dufton Village Hall Book Group in the Community Room

“Let the children come to me”One of the most delightful privileges of being a minister is to preside at the baptism of children. As we have a lot of baptisms in our benefice, Ithought we could reflect on this enduring part of the life of the church family and to tell you about some changes we are planning with regard tohow they are organised.For many families, baptism or a christening, gives parents an opportunity to celebrate the wonderful gift of a new life coming into the world withfamily and friends. Doing so in their local church gives the family a feeling of connection and continuity with the wider community – the parish.As part of the celebration, the child is given its Christian names and parents and godparents commit with church to the child’s development andwelfare.During the preparation I do with baptism families, I try to explain when you read the order of service, the baptism service means a whole lotmore than that! To put it very simply, the child is adopted and welcomed as a member into the universal family of Christ’s Church (for ever bythe way). The parents, godparents and the local church actually make a commitment to become partners in the child’s development. When wesay in the baptism “we are children of the same heavenly Father” and then a little later “Shine as a light in the world,” this actually meanssomething in practical terms! God has a unique purpose for each of his children and when we work together as a partnership as the child growsup into an adult, the child discovers God’s purpose for their life, life will not only have greater meaning - the child, growing into an adult makesthe world a better place by “shining like a light in the world.”Increasingly, baptism families will not only be welcomed at their local church for the baptism service (where they will be welcomed by the localcongregation), but also be invited to join the many new opportunities and groups which are developing to help families discover the life of faith.For example at Kirkby Thore, they have Family Church, Messy Church, and Oasis. At Musgrave they have the Saplings for children and families.At Asby there is Messy Church. We will give details about what is available in your local area when we do the baptism preparation together.Here’s what to do is you wish to book a baptism:In the first instance contact the Rev Peter Boyles on 017683 54161. Please note at Appleby baptism families will be invited to join the FamilyCommunion services (usually on the 4th Sunday of the month at 10.45am). At St Lawrence’s Appleby the next Family Communions will be at10.45am on October 28th and December 23rd.

Rev. Peter Boyles

Church Registers

Weddings16th June Theo Leonard & Emma Bugg Musgrave23rd June Christopher Morphet & Charlotte Smith Dufton14th July David Freak & Maggie Johnson Asby

Funerals21st June Yvonne Walker Long Marton22nd June Alfred Spedding Appleby23rd June Glyn Jones Appleby27th June John Harold Atkinson Long Marton

Other ServicesDedication of a Child15th July Saoirse Goodier Sands, Appleby

Electronic copy by email is preferred; email address heart-of-eden-editor@hotmail.co.uk - often we are quite busy and don’t have time toreply. Please identify the content in the email subject line and in the name of each attachment. Written copy, please leave in letter tray marked‘Heart of Eden Editor’ in St Lawrence’s Church, on top of the book-shelf on your left as you go in. It will be emptied for the last time at noon on the13th of the month. When sending email copy, please include some identification (e.g. shoe shop, W.I.) in the subject, and not just “Heart of Eden”- everyone does that!

Adverts Please contact the Advertising Manager, Tony Myler, 4, Mill Hill, Appleby-in-Westmorland, CA16 6UR. Phone 07850.359230. Email:tonymyler@gmail.com, with copy to heart-of-eden-editor@hotmail.co.uk (in case the advertising manager is away)

Deadline date as above. New or changed copy for already-arranged adverts should be sent to the editor as above. It would help if you couldplease send any payments for advertising in envelopes clearly marked ‘Advertising Manager’. Prices on application for commercial advertisements

Note to Advertisers. Only adverts which have been paid for in advance will be printed in this newsletter.

We are very grateful for the very generous donations made by various groups and individuals towards the running costs of this Newsletter.We would welcome articles (and front cover photographs) for this magazine – relevant to the time of year, book reviews, travel articles, etc.Please send them to the editor.The bundles of copies of this Newsletter are taken round to the distributors by Jan and Alan Meakin. They canbe contacted on 52407.

Small Private advertisements. New ‘Small Ads’ Section: we will only accept adverts suitable for a Church Magazine, and adverts will cost £5for up to 40 words. Please write your advert (in block capitals) on a piece of paper, with your address, and leave it in the Heart of Eden traynear the main church door of St. Lawrence’s. Put an envelope, with a £5 note in it, and marked ‘HoE Small Ad’ and something to identify theadvertisement, in the safe. The safe is straight ahead of you as you enter the church.To be included in a particular edition of the newsletter,please do this before noon on the 13th as with other items”

Ministry TeamAssociate Minister: Rev. Peter Boyles 017683.54161Retired Minister Revd. Roger Collinson 017683 52886

Seeking Newsletter Delivery HelpThe Newsletter is brought to your house by one of our wonderfulband of delivery volunteers – we have nearly 40 of these. As withany task, as time goes on some of thesewish to hand on their task to others: if youthink you could help as a deliverer pleasecontact our Delivery Coordinators,Jan and Alan Meakin on 52407.

Remember - press date is nowthe 13th. not the 14th!

News from the ChurchesNew Christian resource centre launched

A new ‘Christian Resource Centre’ has beenlaunched as part of the ministry of a Carlisle citycentre church. Cornerstone on the city's DentonStreet, Carlisle, is a community café, venue forcommunity events and activities and which stocksa wide range of second hand books, DVDs andCD’s.

The new Christian Resource Centre builds on this existing work, andwill stock a good selection of Christian cards, Bibles, pre-loved Christianbooks and CDs, as well as a range of gifts. This will including journals,holding crosses and Christian adult colouring books. It is hoped thatthis new resource centre will help to fill the gap left when Wesley Owenand SPCK closed down.For more information email manager Andy Blake, contact 01228549796, visit the website or follow on Twitter.

Is the Effort Worth It?The scale of need across the world is beyond imagining. As a result ofclimate, natural disasters and our inability to live peacefully andproductively with our neighbours, famine, disease and homelessnessare the lot of millions who would regard our standard of living with envy.But what, with the best will in the world, can I … just one person … doabout it? The answer to that question is: “not much.”But this is to let statistics and figure dictate the value of our actions.And this is our mistake. Those figures, no matter how daunting,represent individual men, women and children. So imagine that youare in their situation. Any help which came your way, you’d be only tooglad to receive; for it’s your wife and your child who will receive foodand clothing, and medicine.“Love your neighbour” said Jesus numbers are not your priority. Theone or two ‘neighbours’ you can help are your concern. And we shouldfeel rewarded if we have managed to bring help to someone we willnever meet. We should thank God that we have been able to do forsomeone what we, in their situation, would wish someone did for us.So all those anonymous people across the world who have benefitedfrom your donation in Christian Aid Week would want to thank you foryour caring and generosity. This year, we raised £4308.34. It’s lessthan last year because we did not have enough volunteers to cover allthe roads … infirmity and death have reduced our numbers. But it’s stilla good result from a small community. And I’ve reckoned that in thepast twenty years we’ve raised about £80,000, which isn’t bad going.

Roger Collinson

St. Lawrence, ApplebyChurchwardens: Jean HutchisonJohn Tillotson (53349)Secretary: Jo Ayres (52017)A huge thank you from the Parochial Church Council to ApplebySmarter who have done an amazing job, removing the ragwort weedsin the churchyard.It is very much appreciated.

From the Choir StallsFirstly, we all hope that you have had a good Summer holiday and thatthe weather has not been too hot for you.The choir are now looking towards a busy 6 weeks as we move throughHarvest Festival on September 30th which will be led by TheArchdeacon of Carlisle, and for many of us the opportunity to sing atCarlisle Cathedral at the annual Royal School of Church Music Cumbria

Area Festival (so if you are in Carlisle on October 13th pop in for theservice which is at 5pm).Fancy something quiet and don’t mind a short drive? Then come tothe church at Dufton on Monday 10th when St Lawrence’s Choir willsing Compline at 7pm. Dufton Church hold Compline on alternateMonday’s through the Summer months, exact dates can be foundelsewhere in this Newsletter.On September 29th we will be at the church in Temple Sowerby aspast of their World War 1 exhibition. The concert is at 7pm.Have a good autumn. Have you bought all your Christmas presentsyet? Of course not! So remember the Church will have a Craft Fairagain in the middle of October.

St. Peter, AsbyChurchwardens: Mrs. P. Bevan (53433)

Mrs. Denise Frisby (01539.623542)Secretary: Karen Royle (07966.371044)

St. Cuthbert, DuftonChurchwardens: Mrs. Gillian Bryan (51414)Secretary: Mrs. Louise Stewart

Don’t forget Compline on 10th and 24th SeptemberFellside ConcertsThere will be a concert at St Cuthbert's Church, Dufton on Sunday 2ndSeptember at 5pm. Solway Saxophone Quartet, Leader: Stephen BagotMusic to get your feet tapping!'Entrance £5, including refreshments. Accompanied children free.Everyone welcome. All profits will be for essential buildingmaintenance and improvements

St. Michael, Kirkby ThoreChurchwardens: Mrs. M. Davidson (61699)

Mrs. M. Moore(62005)Secretary: Mrs. M. Higginbottom(62910)Monthly Village Tea starts again – ALL very welcomeMessy Church starts again (4pm 1st Sunday in the month) in theMemorial HallFamily Church starts again (4pm 3rd Sunday in the month) in church orNew RectoryWild Church (a walk and a prayer) start from New Rectory 2pm 4th

SundayFor more info contact Dan or Kristy Pattimore (017683 62655)Wednesday 5th: Mothers Union Service at 7.30pmSunday 23rd – Harvest Festival – 10.45 Service; 2-5 Open Day withrefreshments; 5pm Fellside Concert (Leigh Harding & Gabriel Reidfavourite pieces for organ and oboe/cor anglais)

SS. Margaret & James, Long MartonChurchwardens: P.J. Cox

Mrs. J. CannonSecretary: Carol Bousfield

St. Cuthbert, MilburnChurchwardens: Mrs. E. Godfrey (61007)

Mr. Leigh Harding (0333.014.3944)Secretary: Christine Braithwaite)

St. John, Murton cum HiltonChurchwardens: Jean Hutchison

John Tillotson (53349)Secretary: Jo Ayres (52017)From September the Services will be as follows: First Sunday of themonth 10.45 Holy Communion. Third Sunday 10.45 Informal Worship.In September and October the congregation from St Lawrence's willbe joining us, and after the winter months again from April onwards.There will not be a special Service for Harvest this year but there willbe special Harvest hymns in the Informal Service at 10.45 on 21st

October. There will be a box at the back of Church for contributions forthe Food Bank.

St. Edmund, NewbigginChurchwardens: Mrs. M. P. Sawrey-Cookson (61574)

Mrs. M. Marsh (51098)

St. James the less, OrmsideChurchwardens: Mr. A. Denton (51889)

Mrs. M. Parry (51043)Secretary: Mr. R. Parry(51043)

St. James , Temple SowerbyChurchwardens: Anne Farmer

Angela CleasbySecretary: Helen Morgan

Our Sister ChurchesRoman Catholic ChurchChurch of Our Lady of ApplebyGartheads Road, ApplebyFr. Peter Houghton (51474)

Methodist ChurchThe Sands Methodist ChurchRev. John Morton (51244)General Enquiries Linda Taylor (53448)Come 4 Lunch” Sands Methodist Church” Welcome back to “Come 4 Lunch,”September 7th will be our first one , 11-45 - 1pmWe hope you have enjoyed your Summer Break.Home made Soup & Sweet of your choice , Tea or Coffee.All Ages welcome. Donations after expenses go to Local Charities .“Bring & Share Meal.Sunday 16th September 2018 ( Approx 12-15pm). Please come along you don’t have to be a member or belong to anyChurch. Just come as a family or on your own you will be made to feelwelcome & part of our Church Family.Also …Karen is over from Nepal and will be in Appleby the beginning ofSeptember - so we are holding a tea and cakes afternoon to raisefunds for her work. This will be held on Monday 10th September at theSands Methodist Church, Eden room from 2 to 4pm.Please support Karen. Further details from Anne Bell 017683 51547or Anne Crosby 017683 51219

Dufton with Knock Methodist ChurchRev. John Morton (51244)Secretary: Avril Swinbank (53102)Steward: Dacre Swinbank (53102)

Appleby Nichiren BuddhismAppleby Nichiren Buddhism Discussion Meetings at 2:15pm on thelast Sunday of the month, at Jen Kirby’s home Tel 017683 52921.Fun and inspiring dialogue. Come and join us

News from the AreaGENERALCitizens Advice Carlisle & EdenCitizens Advice Carlisle & Eden needs YOU! The Citizens Adviceservice is looking for volunteers to train to be advice workers in theEden area.Whilst specific qualifications or experience are not required totrain for the role volunteers need to be good at listening, have agood manner when talking to people, be open minded andnonjudgmentaland enjoy helping people. It is also necessary to be

committed to volunteering for one day a week and have competentskills in using a computer.All volunteers are given free training. There are many greatreasons to volunteer including to boost your confidence after a lifechange and put your talents to a good use, to meet new peopleand to do something interesting and challenging while making areal difference to your local community.Seventy five per cent of the people who work in the CitizensAdvice service are volunteers, and we simply wouldn’t be herefor our clients without them. If you are interested in volunteering,please send an email to volunteer-recruitment@ca-ce.org.uk witha daytime telephone number, or call in to our office at 2 Sandgate,Penrith and leave your details

Appleby FIrst RespondersAny questions regarding the CPAD’s we are happy to come andtalk to you or your group; if you would like to have a Heartstartcourse delivered in your workplace, home, village hall, it is a free2-hour basic life skills course, which consists of the Recoveryposition, CPR, use of AED / defib, bleeding and choking, weare happy to discuss and arrange for you; if you are interestedin becoming a community first responder, we can answer anyquestions you may have. Keith Bainbridge, team leader, email,applebyresponders@gmail.com also facebook and twitter.

Eden CarersDo you care? If so Eden Carers may be able to help you. We area charity providing free support to unpaid Carers; throughoutEden,who look after a family member, relative, friend or neighbour whocould not manage without their help. We support over 850individuals(170 of whom are young Carers aged 5 to 18 years). We providestatutory carers’ assessments: information and signposting; 1 to 1support; benefit information; newsletters, support groups includingafter school clubs for Young Carers; social events; training andactivities. Contact us on 01768 890280 or enquiries@edencarers.co.uk Let us help you care.

East Cumbria Family SupportEast Cumbria Family Support are in need of more volunteers inAppleby, Kirkby Stephen and surrounding villages, to help ussupport families going through a difficult patch. We’d like to hearfrom you if you have an interest in the wellbeing of families, andhave a couple of hours a week to spare.Could you … help out with children, provide a parenting rolemodel,help families attend important appointments, or offer a listeningearto a family having a difficult time?After 20 years of supporting families and volunteers we thinkwe’vegot it sussed! If you’d like to know more please contact me, SarahCraig, at East Cumbria Family Support on 01768 593102 for aninformal chat.

Cancer Information and Support in Eden“Come for Coffee” drop-in sessions in the Bolton Lounge at theVoluntary Sector, The Riverside Building (The Health Centre) inAppleby on the 1st and 3rd Mondays of each month from 10amto noon (excluding bank holidays) for those affected by cancer(whether patients or carers of any age). In addition to coffee anda chat, a gentle exercise class is available from 10.30 to 11.00 inthe adjoining Pennine Suite. If you require any further informationregarding these groups please telephone the Age UK Carlisle &Eden number 017683 54918 on a Monday morning.

The Appleby & District Arthritis Research UKIf you can spare a few hours, have a great idea for a fundraisingactivity and would like to help us in the fight against arthritis, pleasecontact Mrs Margaret Atkinson, Group Secretary on 017683 51047.For more information on arthritis visit www.arthritisresearchuk.org

News from the TICThe Moot Hall, Boroughgate, Appleby in Westmorland CA16 6XEYour local Award winning Tourist Information CentreWebsite: http://www.applebytown.org.uk or www.visitappleby.comTel: 017683 51177 (press 2); Fax: 017683 54200Summer opening hours:Monday – Saturday 9.30am – 4.00pmSunday 10 am – 1 pm

Lost and Found.Please drop in to the TIC if you have found or lost any items. We willrecord your details and hopefully reunite you with said items. Please notethat Cumbria police are no longer recording lost pets. Please contact thelocal vets.

Caritas Care - helping the hard of hearing.Free help and advice for people with hearing loss.Appleby Health Centre,Riverside Building, Chapel Street1st Thursday each month 1 to 3:30pm;

Also at other venues....Sound AdviceYour nearest drop-in venues are at:Kirkby Stephen,Local Links Office, Vicarage Lane3rd Tuesday each month 10am to noonPenrith (ring 01768.895553 - Sandgate, in the (pink) Age UK building.The entrance is by the zebra crossing at the bus stationevery Thursday 4 to 6pm & Friday 10 to 3;and Carlisle2, Long Lane (off Castle Street), Carlisle CA3 8TA, tel.01228.5945937.We can also visit you at your home if you can’t get to us. For moreinformation or to request a home visit contact: Hugh Stirling on 01228562691or visit our website at www.caritascare.org.uk

Penrith and District Red Squirrel GroupYour native red squirrels need you!Become a member of Penrith and District Red Squirrel Group for £20a year. If you see a grey, red or sickly red please ring Gary Murphy on07974788434 Visit our website at www.penrithredsquirrels.org.uk todonate If you would like a talk for your club/group we can arrange them.Coffee mornings and other fundraising events would also help. Find uson Facebook.

Coffee MorningsAppleby Public Hall, Supper Room Saturdays - 9:30am to 11:30am

Appleby Town Council ReportHolme Wood PathThis popular walking route was badly damaged in the December 2015floods. River-bank restoration work can only be done between Juneand September, and in 2017 there was so much summer rain thatrepairs could not be carried out. This year Cumbria County Council’spromise that work would start on 18 June and take a fortnight wasfaithfully kept, and there is general agreement that the results areexcellent.

Appleby Carnival, Taste Appleby and Appleby ShowThese three events took place in July and early August; all wereenormously successful. The fine weather played its part, but maincredit goes to the dedicated teams of organisers. Such occasionsgenerate happiness and bring the community together.

Heritage WeekendAll across Britain, September 8-9 will be Heritage Weekend. Appleby’sfine historic heritage will be on display as usual. The Moot hall CouncilChamber, with its hidden treasures, will be open to the public on bothdays.

Moot Hall Bus BayIn addition to the road markings, there is now a bus stop pole with aflag and timetable display case, making it clear that the spaces are forservice buses and coaches, not for private cars and vans. If servicebuses are obliged to pick up and set down in the road, traffic isobstructed and passengers put at risk. If coaches cannot pull into baysbecause of parked vehicles, they leave Appleby without stopping,depriving the town of trade.St Lawrence’s ChurchyardAs an experiment in wilding, in Spring Eden District Council was askedby clergy to leave the east end of the churchyard uncut. However,general opinion among residents and visitors alike was thatgravestones obscured by couch grass and ragwort did not look good.In August contractors resumed cutting.Bongate WeirIt was recently found that the condition of the weir has deteriorated,with approximately 30% of the river flow passing underneath themasonry. An urgent feasibility study was carried out in August todetermine what works needed to be carried out.Football FieldDespite all the work done on King George V Field to repair the damagecaused by previous flood damage, bare strips along drain lines and ingoal areas reappeared during the dry summer, necessitating furtherwork by Eden District Council contractors to put down more soil andseed. By early August the grass was looking much healthier, with thehope of another great season for Appleby Football Club on a decentplaying surface. Dog walkers are asked to respect the cleanliness ofthe field, as with all other play areas.

Bus Talk563 Appleby - Penrith Bus ServiceThe 563 bus service (operated by Stagecoach) is still on trial so if youhaven't travelled on the 563 yet, please take the opportunity to jointhose already using this service and help get it established. The 563service consists of 3 return Penrith - Appleby journeys, between 9.15to 15.00, Monday to Friday, calling at Kirkby Thore and TempleSowerby and runs all year including school holidays. The first serviceto Penrith, leaving Appleby Moot Hall at 9.50 and the final serviceleaving Penrith Rail Station at 13.30 and the Bus Station at 13.40 forAppleby include a loop via Cross Croft and Drawbriggs Lane. Bus stopshave been installed on Bongate (near end of St Michaels Lane), onCross Croft (near entrance to Orchard Place) and next to Moot Hall.Where there isn't a bus stop, the bus will stop to let you on if you hailthe driver and also drop you off if you request this (although this is atthe discretion of the driver for safety reasons). The same two servicesgo into Sandersons Croft in Kirkby Thore.

506 Appleby - Penrith - Kendal College BusServiceThe 506 service, also operated by Stagecoach, runs during term timesMonday to Friday, leaving Appleby Moot Hall (outward) at 6.55 andleaving Penrith bus station (return) at 18.32.Tickets are interchangeable between the 563 and 506 services and forfrequent users who are not eligible for concessionary cards, theStagecoach weekly megaGold rider is available. Leaflets containingdetails of the 563 and 506 services are available at various venues inAppleby including the TIC, the Hub and the Rail Station and on onlineeg on the Stagecoach website.

Date In Aid of1st Northern Crafts8th Friday Club15th 1st Appleby Scouts22nd Arthritis Research29th Ladies’ Friendship

Other Bus Services574 Kirkby Stephen - Penrith Bus ServiceThis service, run by Cumbria Classic Coaches, continues to operateone return journey on Tuesdays including Appleby and Long Martonon its route. It stops at Appleby (The Sands) at 10.15 (outward) andleaves Penrith Bus Station (return) at 14.30.573 Appleby local service run by Robinsons on Fridays continues tooperate.

Rural Wheels ServicePeople not living on a particular bus route (eg in one of the villages)are encouraged to contact the Rural Wheels service managed by theCounty Council (Tel 01228 226428) to see if this service could providetransport to the nearest bus stop on the route.

Appleby SmarterAppleby Smarter consists of a group of volunteers who meetprimarily on Monday afternoons but sometimes on other days duringthe week as well, with the aim of smartening and cleaning up thetown of Appleby. Among the many tasks we carry out are plantingbulbs and trees to provide colour and greenery to the localenvironment, picking up and disposing of litter, general gardeningand painting anything that has not been painted for quite a while;generally to prevent the town from appearing shoddy.In the last few weeks we have been painting ironwork and a benchto the rear of the Sands Chapel and continuing with the painting ofthe railway carriages at the Heritage Centre. We are still a small butenthusiastic group of mostly retired people. However, our task wouldbe made much easier if we were to double or even treble in size. Sowe would welcome anybody who feels they have the time andinclination to help. Anybody, who wants to join us should contact usvia the Tourist Information Centre in the Moot Hall. Alternatively,they can e-mail Appleby Smarter at their e-mail address which isapplebysmarter@gmail.com. Thank you.

Appleby EdiblesPolytunnel and greenhouse at the Heritage Centrehttps://www.penrithact.org.uk/garden-eden/appleby-ediblesFor a tour or for more information, please contact Lucy Teather on07710405357 or email vegpatch7@gmail.com

Upper Eden Food BankSo far this year, The Upper Eden Food Bank has fed on average,7 people each week. This number is made up of people living ontheir own and families with children. The requests for the foodparcels come from local agencies supporting these people. Thosewho have needed to use the service are extremely grateful for ourhelp.Are you interested in knowing more about how we work, what foodto donate, or maybe you would like to volunteer to help with one ofthe different roles that are involved?An open morning is planned for Friday 27th July 10 am to 12.There will be a stall in the town, outside St Lawrence’s, manned bycommittee members and coffee and cakes at The SandsMethodistChapel. At the chapel there will also be an opportunity to look atour store and chat to current helpers.We would love to see you there. For more information about thefood bank, have a look at our web site upperedenfoodbank.org.uk

Police UpdateIncidents of note* 4th July a bag full of copper andbrass and a battery were stolen fromRomany Way.* Reports of a vehicle being drivenin an anti-social manner due toexcessive speed on Chapel Street,a warning letter was issued.* 23rd July overnight The Butts Shelter has been damaged by fire.* After a phone call was made to 101 a male has been arrested for drugoffences. Please call 101 when offences are taking place.

* Between 27/07 – 28/07 a boot of a vehicle has been damaged onGarths Head Rd.If you have any information on any of the above incidents please contactPolice.

Due to the long period of dry weather there has been a huge increasein the numbers of visitors to Haweswater, please take care when visitingand ensure that you park considerately and do not leave valuables ondisplay.There have been a number of suspicious incidents and vehiclesreported to Police this month, we thank you for this, please continue toreport anything suspicious via 101 or email 101@cumbria.police.uk

Country Watch EdenCountry Watch Eden and Eden Rural Police held a meeting on 6th Julyat Appleby Police Station. Along with local farmers we met with ChrisPuttick from Ewetrack a new company who are developing someexciting new ideas to help prevent sheep rustling and worrying.It was great to meet Chris and for him to tell the group about theirproduct, its development and how it is being trialed.Ewetrack are an Ag Tech company are based in Lincoln, they are ayoung company dedicated to solving the growing industry problem oflivestock theft and worrying. Their team of engineers, technologists andfarmers have developed a clip on re-usable ear tag that monitors erraticbehavior within livestock. It does this by fusing many location datasetstogether through algorithms held in the cloud. Resulting in the farmer,manager or Police force being alerted within 30 seconds of a theft orworrying incident occurring. After acknowledgment from HRH Princeof Wales, NSA and governmental bodies Ewetrack looks to launch laterin 2018.Chris talked the group through a demonstration of the device’scapabilities, history of product development and showed insights froma live data feed to their testing flock at the Royal Veterinary College,London. The farmers quickly agreed that this technology was excitingand they could see its use in the fight against Sheep Thefts. Sheeptheft commonly occurs at night without anyone noticing until themorning when it can be too late to trace them as ear tags have beenremoved and the sheep have been moved elsewhere. Ewetrack’sdevice can spot a rustling attack within seconds so the groupbrainstormed ideas of how and who Ewetrack can alert upon an attackand ways in which to trace the sheep back to the culprit. AmandaWallbank, Group Secretary for the NFU provided some great examplesof sheep theft insurance claims and local case studies whereby the useof such technology would have prevented the claim being made.Chris left the discussion with a full page of notes to take back toEwetracks development team and agreed a trialing partnership withsome of the farmers present. Next steps are for Ewetrack to continuebuilding and testing their product with the farmer, Police and NFU’svaluable feedback in mind. Ewetrack are looking to secure strategicinvestment later this year in order to take their product to market andincrease R&D efforts. Both Appleby Police and the NFU will beextremely valuable partners to help solve this industry problem andcreate a more sustainable method of managing flocks for the future.Watch this space for updates on this type of technologies developmentto the market or find out more at www.ewetrack.co.uk.

Community Speed Watch.Following observations by Volunteers in action just last week, one localSpeed Watch group have been able to assist Police making enquiriesinto Vehicle Thefts from Farms in The Lakes area, a great outcome forthis scheme.Cumbria Police are seeking to implement further Community Speed-Watch Scheme’s throughout the EDEN area. Volunteers are beingsought in particular in the Cliburn area at this time. Would you beinterested? For further details please speak to your local PoliceCommunity Support Officer, or contact Scheme co-ordinator PC493Colin BAILIE directly Tel 101 ext 40493colin.bailie@cumbria.police.uk

Cumbria Community MessagingIf you would like to join Cumbria Community Messaging then pleasecontact us or visit: www.cumbriacommunitymessaging.co.ukIt is managed by the Cumbria Neighbourhood Watch Association andoffers you and other members of communities across Cumbria themeans to receive crime information from Cumbria Police. You canselect which information you wish to receive by managing your ownsettings, and it is completely FREE. Anyone can join, you do not have

to be a member of Neighbourhood Watch (NHW), or become a memberof NHW to join. Farm Watch, Church Watch and Camping and CaravanWatch are a small example of the schemes that you can register for.You can join as an individual or as a group. If you want to receiveinformation but do not wish to be responsible for a larger group, youare still welcome to make use of this messaging system.As well as Cumbria Constabulary the partners providing informationare Cumbria County Council, Cumbria Fire and Rescue Service,Environment agency and Cumbria Neighbourhood Watch Association.If you do not have internet access, contact your local PCSO and theywill aid in registering your details on the system.If anyone is interested in becoming involved particularly in farm watchand taking part in nights of action, please contact PCSO 5206 KarenDakin or PCSO 5169 Janet Allinson on Tel 101 orforce.control@cumbria.police.ukFollow Us on Twitter and Facebookwww.twitter.com/cumbriapolicewww.twitter.com/ulvpolicehttps://www.facebook.com/cumbriapolicehttps://crimestoppers-uk.org/Contact police on 101 or email 101@cumbria.police.ukFor emergency always call 999Your Police Community Support Officer is: PCSO 5206 Karen Dakin,PCSO 5133 Larmour and PCSO 5406 Sally Ewbank.Email: karen.dakin@cumbria.police.uk Or joel.larmour@cumbria.police.ukOr sally.ewbank@cumbria.police.ukWe are also available between 10:00 and 12:00 in Appleby TouristInformation Centre on the second Wednesday of each month, and atShap Primary school on the second Monday of each month between11:00 and 12:00. We are also available on the first Monday of eachmonth at Maulds Meaburn village Institute from 10:30.

Hollies RecyclingDon’t throw it out – help a charityThe Hollies, Roman Road, Appleby now collects Stamps now go toBone Cancer Research Trust. RNIB made £24,605 last year, so let’shelp a smaller vital charity.Printer cartridges & toner; CD’s, DVD’s, Mobile `phones &chargers for GNAAS; Tools for Tools With A Mission(www.TWAM.co.uk) – old tools get refurbished and sent to givepeople work and therefore an income.No more bottle tops, please, as there is no transport.

Appleby Clubs

Appleby-in-Westmorland SocietyMany Hands Make Society WorkAt the well-attended Annual General Meeting of the Appleby-in-Westmorland Society, retiring Chairman Davina Osman gave theapologies of the President, the Rev. Peter Norton for non-attendance due to ill-health. Other apologies were received fromAnn Holdsworth, Viv McKay and Jan Hall. Among a number ofpositive reports, Davina mentioned the lease reduction andevents income; she thanked Appleby Town Council for the formerand Archie Spence and Judith Sowerby for the latter.Treasurer Rosemary Spence reported an increase insubscriptions, paying visitors, sale of refreshments.The number of names included in the election of officers showedhow many of the Society’s members actively involved themselvesin its organisation. Elected were: President Peter Norton,Vice-President Olive Airey, Chairman and Membership SecretaryChris Wilson, Vice-Chairman Barry McKay, Minutes SecretaryArchie Spence and Communications Secretary Val Kendall.Retiring Treasurer Rosemary Spence said she would continueuntil someone else could be found to take over the post. TheCommittee was re-elected en bloc with the exception of EricFleming who was retiring and would consist of Ian Campbell,Jan Hall and John Hall and with the addition of Davina Osmanplus the officers. Ian Campbell and David Lowis would continueto manage the Appleby Archive but were seeking more help.John Robinson, Not the Man We Thought He WasChairman Chris Wilson introduced Andrew Connell, long-timeteacher of history of history at Appleby High School, localcouncillor at county, district and town level and former mayor.

Andy began his talk by saying that his subject was not, aspopularly thought, the Jack Robinson of the saying ‘as soon asyou can say Jack Robinson’, then proceeded to illustrate how hehad been just about everything else in public life, both locallyand nationally. There was much to tell of him, as an Applebyman, a man and a friend, a relative of the poet Wordsworth andactive on the political and social scene, in an age when manycharacters flourished and wrote. Important among these at thetime was Charlotte Smith, who had twelve children with ahusband she eventually left after having begun her writing careerto buy him out of prison. Although a leading writer on women’srights, Charlotte’s work went out of fashion and she died in illnessand obscurity. Not so John Robinson, confidant of ministers andnoblemen, a ‘fixer’ in the age of wheelers and dealers and eventsthat was the 18th century, playing off Tuftons and Lowthersagainst each other, though not succeeding in getting money dueto his kinsman William Wordsworth from ‘Wicked Jimmy’ theLowther of the day. To understand John Robinson, the positionof 18th Century Members of Parliament had to be accepted asvery different to their current place in society. Then to representa place an individual need never to have any connection with it.Not only Charlotte Smith used John Robinson as the basis fordisreputable characters in her writings; he became known as ‘SirAppulby’, an example of human degredation and oftenlampooned in the days when literature was also a debased partof society – yet he died in office, regarded by some as ‘honestand reliable’.Vice-Chairman Barry McKay spoke of Andy Connell’s ‘learninglightly worn, the mark of an excellent speaker’ in concluding withthe vote of thanks.

Appleby Badminton ClubLooking for a new sporting interest? Please come along.We play Wednesdays 7.30pm – 10pm and Mondays 8 - 10pm.We also have Junior Coaching Sessions on Mondays 6.30 – 8pmfor children aged 8 years old and over.All new members are very welcome. Please come along and givebadminton a try, we are a very friendly club with a wide range ofages and abilitiesPlease contact Sheila, sheilawestgarth@yahoo.co.uk for furtherinformation

Appleby Bowling ClubThe outdoor season is drawing to a close, and the open evenings havebeen very well attended and we have gained some new members. Theshort mat season will start on Monday 17th September and if you wouldlike to have a go it is from 2 till 4 any afternoon. We are having a soupand sweet on Sunday 23rd September from 12noon till 1-30pm cost£6.50 includes tea and coffee

1st Appleby BrowniesIf you are interested in joining Brownies or becoming a helper; pleasecontact Alison Taylor on 017683 61241 or squidgums@hotmail.com

Curry Aid NewsThank you to everyone who came to support our coffee morning inAugust. But we still need your help. Jessie is still waiting to go intohospital for her second shoulder operation and hopes it will be verysoon. She will not be able to do any cooking for a long time and so itwill be your ideas, skills, generosity and your fundraising that willsupport the children for next year. Please have a coffee morning inyour home or village hall or a get together with a little raffle for thechildren. Please ask your club or group to help Curry Aid this year.

Friday ClubOur sponsored walk in July went very well. The weather was nice butnot too hot and everyone managed the walk around Maulds Meaburn,followed by a lovely supper in Crosby Ravensworth village hall. Thesupper was supplied by one of our members mum and auntie and wasgreatly appreciated! Thankyou to everyone who sponsored ourmembers.The last meeting of the summer was in the guide hut. Members ofAppleby Town Band played for us and supplied some extra instrumentsso the members could join in with the band. Everyone had a great time

and I think we have some budding musicians in our midst. We all hada much needed drink and snack afterwards.

Calendar dates

Appleby and District Gardeners’ SocietyThursday, 13th SeptemberLAKE DISTRICT TOURDepart: Appleby 10 am, TS 10.15, Penrith 10.30am

Appleby Lace GroupDo you have an interest in learning a Lace Craft - Tatting, Crochet,Bobbin Lace or Knitted Lace. We meet every other week on aThursday morning in the Pennine Room of the Riverside MedicalBuilding for terms of six weeks. If you would like more informationplease contact Barbara Smith on 017683 51157 or emailpbs4mc@gmail.com.

Hospice at HomeHospice @ Home Carlisle and North Lakeland future event. Saturday1st September Edwardian themed Summer Serenade atCrackenthorpe Hall. See advertisement.

Inner Wheel Whist and DominoesWelcome to the new “whist and dominoes year”!. Come along to thesupper room and enjoy a chat, a hot drink and a scone and a friendlygame of whist or dominoes.We meet every other Thursday afternoon from 2 until 4 pm. All this andlots of fun for only £1.50. Bring a friend too. Ring Jenny Morgan 52210for information, but this month’s dates are 6th and 20th.

Lights, Camera, ApplebyGuernsey Literary Potato Peel PieSociety (12A) Saturday 15th SeptemberOur autumn season kicks off with a film from theproducers of the Best Exotic Marigold Hotel andone of the most successful British dramas of theyear. Adapted from the book of the same name, the lead is played byLily James (of Downton Abbey fame), who plays Juliet Ashton, aLondon-based journalist. In 1946 she is intrigued by the unusual nameof a book club based on Guernsey so she begins exchanging letterswith residents on the island. She feels compelled to visit to get a pictureof what life was like during the German occupation and discovers thatthe Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society was created as acover for breaking curfew during WWII.We will be serving a traditional Guernsey Bean Jar, similarto a bean stew or cassoulet, followed by Apple cake,cooked to perfection by James Brighurst of TemptationsCafé, Appleby. Tickets £11 for food and film. Please bookfood tickets in advance. Film only tickets, £4 availableon the door. Doors open 6pm, food served 6.15-6.30pm.Film screening at 7pm. Pay bar, raffle and intervalice-cream from the Jersey Ice Cream Farm, Melkinthorpe.Food tickets must be booked in advance from Appleby TouristInformation Centreor the Courtyard Gallery, Appleby.For further information please tel: 07903 858093or email: courtyardgallery@btconnect.comMake Remote cinema night your regular monthly social and supportus! Our new bespoke equipment now gives us fantastic quality soundand picture. All future profits will support further film and cultural eventsfor Appleby.Remote in Appleby is run by volunteers and is a not-for-profitorganisation. Remote Cinema is a scheme funded by the Big Lotteryand offered to villages in Eden, by Eden Arts and Cine North. Followus on our Facebook page: Appleby Remote Cinema Scheme

Appleby Rotary Club

Bookshop at Appleby HubFollowing the extensive refurbishment of the kitchen andexcellent café area at The Appleby Hub, the Appleby RotaryClub’s Secondhand Bookshop is again fully functioning.It offers a wide range of fiction and non-fiction books at veryreasonable prices, and is open each Wednesday-Saturdayfrom 10 AM until 3 PM. A member of the Rotary Club isusually available on Saturdays.Over that last twelve months we have raised almost £3,000from the sale of books; so we are most grateful, both to thedonors of books and the purchasers.If you have any books you wish to donate, then these canbe left at the Hub or if you would like them collected thenplease contact Barry McKay (52282 or 079767 19188) orMartin Stephenson (51378).O ld Spectacles. Thank you to all those who have donated oldspectacles for Vision Aid, those received recently have beenpassed on but more will always be appreciated.If you are interested in learning more of the aims ofRotary and what membership entails, then please contactany member of the club or see our websitewww.rotary-ribi.org/clubs/homepage.php?ClubID=1129 for moredetails.Thank you again for your continuing support at our fund-raising events and remember that ALL the funds we raise(after any necessary and minimal expenses) go to thecharities and worthy causes we support. Unlike somecharitable organisations we do not filter off a considerableportion of income for management fees,expensive office space, professional fund-raisers and thelike.Barry McKay (52282)E: mailtobarrymckay@gmail.com

Appleby Probus ClubIf you are a retired or semi-retired gentleman and wouldappreciate some company, come and join us at the Royal Oakin Appleby, for lunch on the last Friday of each month - 12:30for 1 pm. Details from Ian Rudd on 62552.

Appleby Swimming ClubUnfortunately the swimming club is having to finish due to usno longer having the relevant qualified coaches.

Appleby Tennis ClubThe tennis club meets on Wednesday andFriday evenings from 7 pm and on Sundayafternoons from 3 pm. We play on 2 outdoortennis courts at Appleby Grammar School.There’s a friendly Tennis Tournament onSunday 23 September starting at 2pm followed by tea andcakes.

Appleby Textile GroupDo you have an interest in textiles? We meet twice a monthwith a date time and an evening meeting. Come along tochat and share skills in all textile crafts. We have aprogramme of speakers, run workshops and organiseOutings. We meet on the first Tuesday of every month 7 pmto 9 pm at The Guide Hut, Appleby. Non members welcome,entrance fee £6 or £10 for Special Speakers (including raffleticket &refreshments) And for members only, on the thirdWednesday, Sewing in the Pennine Room, Riverside 9.30to 12.30. For further details please contact Barbara on017683 51157, Sandra on 01768 899795. Email:Applebytextile@ btinternet.com Also see Appleby TextileGroup.blogspot.co.ukThe Special Speaker for the 3rd July will be Rachel Midgely,talking about “Behind the Scenes at Gawthorpe Hall” (£5members, £10 nonmembers)

8th Coffee Morning Market Hall 9:30 - 11:30

14th Sports (withrainbow)

Sands MethodistChurch

7 – 9 pm

28th Ceilidh Guide Hut 7 – 9 pm

VillagesAsby

Colby Village HallFriday 14th 7:30pm Coffee and BingoSunday 23rd 12 - 2pm Soup and Desert

CrackenthorpeHospice @ Home Carlisle and North Lakeland future event. Saturday1st September Edwardian themed Summer Serenade atCrackenthorpe Hall. See advertisement.

Dufton Village Hall.

Regular Events:Thursdays

10 – 12 weekly from 13 th September Art Class1:30 – 3:30pm Fit4All Community Exercise andGet together supported by Eden District Council,

Fridays9:30am – noon Mother and Toddler

One off events:12 th September 7:30pm Open CircleJames Brighurst talk and demonstration onChocolate29 th September 7:00pm Flicks in the Sticks. Filmand Community Bring and Share Meal, BarMeal 7pm, Film starts 8pmFor details of the film and to arrange items to bringto the meal please contact pat@dufton.org.uk

Advance Notice4th October 7:30pm Book Group in the CommunityRoom

Great OrmsideCoffee Mornings5 t h September: 10am - noonCraft Evenings19 t h September: - 7:30 - 9:30pmWomen’s Institute4 t h September: Moira Cox tells you “How to be inspired bycolour”,”Competition: A Scarf.1st SeptemberFun-pcked afternoon from 5pm. A treasurehunt, with a staggered start from the VillageHall. Decipher some of the mysteries in thelocal area - just 2 hours if you don’t lose yourway. Tea and coffee at 8pm. £10 per car.

Ormside Cinema29th at 7:30pm in the Village HallAll the Money in the World (Cert 15)The story of the kidnapping of 16-year-old John PaulGetty III and the desperate attempt by his devotedmother to convince his billionaire grandfather JeanPaul Getty to pay the ransom.

Kirkby ThoreFor families with young children – Messy Church, in the Memorial Hall,4pm, 1st Sunday in the month;For families of all ages – Family Church in church, 4pm, 3rd Sunday inthe month. (contact Kristy Pattimore (62655).For 7-11 year olds – OASIS after school club, Fridays in term time,3.30 – 5pm at school (contact Sue Grainger (61744).

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Long MartonCarpet bowls, alternate Tuesdays @ 2pm, 11th & 25th Sept. Good fun,a social afternoon as well as a little competitive! Age is absolutely nobarrier!Lunch club starts after the summer break on Wednesday, 12th Sept@ noon. Please ring Anne to book a week in advance on 61244.Excellent two course meal with good crack.Coffee morning - every second Tuesday in the month - Sept 11th 10.30- 12.15 with toasties, raffle, cake stall & a good laugh!Local History Group on Tues. Sept. 25th at 7.30pm in the Institute. Title:‘Village Voices” More recordings from the Archive. All welcome. £3entry on the door (inc. refreshments) Details from Keith 62642.

MilburnThe next meeting of Milburn Film Club is Friday 28th

September Milburn Village Hall 7.30pm. The film TheWater Diviner drama/warAfter WW1 in 1919 an Australian farmer endeavours totrace his three sons, who were presumed dead after themilitary campaign of Gallipoli four years previously.

Temple SowerbyFriday - 28th September Macmillan Cancer Coffee Morning to beheld at Temple Sowerby Medical Practice, from 8.30am to 12 noon.Coffee, tea and cakes will be served. Plus a Cake Stall.29th Sept - WW1 Exhibition in Victory Hall 10am – 4 pm Refreshmentsavailable. Concert of Memories in St James Church – Tickets £5including Wine & Canapes Tickets available from 01768361534 &0176836109430th Sept – Commemoration Service in St James Church – 10.45 amWW1 Exhibition in Victory Hall 12 noon – 4 pm Refreshments available

Small AdvertisementsSt Anne’s Almshouses, Appleby, VacanciesThere are cottages vacant for ladies over the age of 50 years.If you, or somebody you know, may be interested.Please contact 017683 52017 in the first instance.

No time-wasting in HeavenSpeaking of St. Anne’s, as resident of there tells me that she was driving pastthe Methodist Church with a councillor colleague on the Sands at Appleby theother week, when they noticed the text on the noticeboard read 'God can movemountains'. They also noticed a heap of rubble to one side of the churchyard,where it was intended to lay some turf. When they passed the church again a

Mon. 3rd 2 pm St. Peter’s Church Felt Workshop with Debbie Lucasto make extra pew runners

Wed 5th 10:30 Asby Hall Mews WI Committee MeetingMon 10th 2 pm “Knit and Natter”

Tues 11th 7:30 Asby Village Hall WI, “Cobbling & Shoes” by TommyTomlinson

Wed 12th 7:30 The Hollies, Asby Asby Fellowship: John BevanThurs 13th 12:30 Eden River Café,

ApplebyDiners Club –Two courses and adrink @ £7.50 - all welcome

Mon. 17th 2 pm St. Peter’s Church Felt Workshop with Debbie Lucasto make extra pew runners

Wed 19th 10:15 The Hollies, Asby Coffee Morning in aid of churchfunds

Thurs 20th 7:30 The Hollies, Asby Asby PCCMon 24th 2 pm “Knit and Natter”

Wed 26th 7:30 The Hollies, Asby Asby Fellowship: Pat Bevan

few days later, they saw that the heap of rubble had disappeared, andcouldn't resist commenting that God was indeed a fast worker!

Psalm 8In this harvest season, the created universe can inspire ourworship, as it did for David: ‘Lord, our Lord, how majestic is yourname in all the earth!’ (Psalm 8:1).

What did David see? ‘When I consider your heavens, the workof your fingers, the moon and the stars, which you have set inplace’ (3). David was moved to worship as he meditated on thenight sky and saw the moon and stars pointing to their Maker.His words point to the work of a great artist, whose art reflectsthe character of the artist Himself. How vast is the universe inwhich we live! It speaks of a creation shot through with meaningand purpose, demonstrating the tremendous wisdom and powerof God. As creation speaks of the greatness of God, it demandsour allegiance and loyalty to Him in all aspects of our lives.

What did David feel? ‘what is mankind that you are mindful ofthem, human beings that you care for them?’ (4). In the light ofcreation’s vastness, we can feel a little insignificant! Why dohuman beings exist on this tiny planet in such a vast universe?However, David goes on to answer his own question: ‘You havemade them a little lower than the angels and crowned them withglory and honour.’ (5). Human beings have a unique relationshipto God, because we are created in His image. We are the meansby which the invisible God is made visible to His creation. Weare called to be partners with God in doing His work in the world,to care for the earth rather than exploiting it. It is a preciousresource, along with the creatures it contains!

‘The glory of God is the human person fully alive’ (Irenaeus ofLyons).Better still, in the Authorised Version:

3. When I consider thy heavens, the work of thy fingers, the moonand the stars, which thou hast ordained;4. What is man, that thou art mindful of him? and the son of man,that thou visitest him?5. For thou hast made him a little lower than the angels, and hastcrowned him with glory and honour.

St James the Least of All

Editor: The Rev Dr Gary Bowness continues histongue-in-cheek letters from ‘Uncle Eustace’…

On how to make the most of that diocesan‘residential course’

The RectorySt James the LeastMy dear Nephew DarrenYour enthusiasm for attending training courses has, until now, baffledme. Why should you want to become a better preacher, whencongregations only use the sermon for catching up on lost sleep? Whatmore do you need to learn about time management than being able torecognise those fixed points of 12.30pm for the pre-luncheon sherryand 6pm for a stiff gin? And what is the point of learning about how tolead Bible study groups when all you will end up discussing is whofailed to provide flowers for the altar last Sunday?But after this last week, dear boy, I take it all back. The bishop sent meon a week’s pre-retirement course. Of course, he was dropping hints,but until I reach my century, I have little intention of relinquishing avocation to annoying parishioners and frustrating the plans of bishops.What else, after all, is parish ministry about?The first move is to arrive early, receive your room allocation and thendiscard it. Tour the whole establishment, find the best room and thenunpack and make sure your dog is nicely settled in the centre of thebed, just in time for the arrival of the intended occupant. I naturallyapologise effusively for my innocent mistake, begin to removepossessions and dog while hoping that he will excuse all the hairs onhis bed. This ensures that he magnanimously offers to take youroriginal room.At the first session, you need to establish the ground rules – and witha course leader, who in my opinion, should still have been wearingshort trousers, it was all too easy. You make it clear that you areextremely deaf and so all the lectures will, sadly, be wasted on you.You also add that you will need some time alone to prepare for a surfeitof funerals which inexplicably all came in the day before you left andthat you also will need time out to exercise your dog.By the end of that first session, you will have accounted for yourabsence for the rest of the week. In my case, it passed delightfully withgentle strolls in the grounds, visits to the local second-hand bookshopsand much silent meditation in one’s room. I attended the final sessionin order to congratulate the leader for his magnificent course, waseffusive in my comments on those wretched evaluation forms and onmy return wrote a letter of thanks to the bishop for having thought I wasworthy of receiving pre-retirement training – while also noting that Iwas sure it would be of use when I begin to make plans for that happyevent in a few decades time.Your loving uncle,Eustace

September Crossword

Across1 ‘Unless the Lord builds the house, its builders — in vain’(Psalm 127:1) (6)4 Season of the year (Psalm 84:6) (6)7 ‘My soul is overwhelmed with sorrow to the point of death. —here and keep watch with me’ (Matthew 26:38) (4)8 It came over the whole land from the sixth to the ninth houron the first Good Friday (Luke 23:44) (8)9 Paul invariably did this in the synagogues he visited on hismissionary journeys (Acts 17:2) (8)13 ‘It is God who works in you to will and to — according to hisgood purpose’ (Philippians 2:13) (3)16 Members of the Church of Scotland (13)17 ‘Now when he saw the crowds, he went up on a mountainside and — down’ (Matthew 5:1) (3)19 Mock(Luke14:29)(8)24 Disgrace(Psalm44:13)(8)25 First month of the Hebrew calendar (Exodus13:4)(4)26 Christianity of the Britons before Augustine arrived fromRome(6)27 Mean (Numbers 35:23)(6)Down1 ‘Whoever finds his life will — it’ (Matthew 10:39) (4)2 ‘My lord the king, let the — — on me and on my father’sfamily, and let the king and his throne be without guilt’ (2Samuel 14:9) (5,4)3 O raid (anag.) (5)4 ‘If two of you on earth — about anything you ask for, it will bedone for you by my Father in heaven’ (Matthew 18:19) (5)5 Take care of (1 Samuel 17:15) (4)6 What the older son heard as he came near the house the dayhis prodigal brother came home (Luke 15:25) (5)10 ‘Do not think of yourself more highly than you ought,butrather think of yourself with — judgment’ (Romans 12:3) (5)11 Do ten(anag.)(5)12 Architectural style first used in Greek temples in the sixthcentury BC (5)13 Capable of being used(1Kings7:36)(9)14 ‘Each one should — his own actions’(Galatians6:4)(4)15 Among the items imported by Solomon’s fleet of tradingships (1 Kings 10:22) (4)18 ‘But I am afraid that just —— was deceived by the serpent’scunning, your minds may somehow be led astray’ (2 Corinthians11:3) (2,3)20 Outstanding 18th-century hymn writer, — Watts(5)21 One of the four sons of Asher(Genesis46:17)(5)22 Be distressed(Proverbs24:19)(4)23 He was the father of Gaal, who threatened rebellion againstAbimelech (Judges 9:28) (4)

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Church Services September 2018Appleby, St. Lawrence

Usual Weekday ServicesMonday to Friday8:00am Morning Prayer (Said)5:00pm Evening Prayer (Said)Tuesday9:15am Service at St Anne's Almshouses chapel(First Tuesday – Holy Communion / other Tuesdays – MorningPrayer)9:30am Group for Prayer in the Heart of EdenFriday10:00am Holy Communion (Said) Alternates BCP/CW(7th (BCP) / 14th (BCP) / 21st (CW) / 28th (BCP))Sundays 8:00am Holy Communion (Said) Alternates BCP/CW(2nd (BCP) / 9th (BCP) / 16th (CW) / 23rd (BCP) / 30th (CW))

2nd The Fourtenth Sunday after Trinity10:45am Holy Communion AT MURTON9th The Fifteenth Sunday after Trinity10:45am Morning prayer for Education Sunday16th The Sixteenth Sunday after Trinity10:45am Holy Communion23rd The Seventeenth Sunday after Trinity10:45am Informal Worship (Prayer workshop)30th The Eighteenth Sunday after Trinity10:45am Joint Holy Communion

The Methodist Church The Sands, Appleby 1st 5:30pm Welcome Service for Rev. Andrew Sterlingand family 2nd 10.30am Rev Andrew Sterling 9th 10:30am Karen Baxter16th 10.30am Rev Mike Harrison (Harvest) Bring & Share Lunch – All Welcome23rd 10.30am Rev Andrew Sterling HC30th 10:30am Rev Roy Fellows

The Methodist Church Dufton with Knock 1st 5:30pm Welcome Service for Rev. Andrew Sterlingand family AT APPLEBY 2nd 10:45am OA 9th 10:45am A Sterling HC16th 10:45am T Dent23rd 10:45am D Birkbeck (Harvest)30th 10:45 D Thackray

The Methodist Church Great Asby 1st 5:30pm Welcome Service for Rev. Andrew Sterlingand family AT APPLEBY 2nd 2:00pm Baptist Harvest 9th 11:00am US D Askew16th 6:30pm A Sterling23rd 6:30pm At Baptist30th 6:30pm B Staley

The Methodist Church Warcop 1st 5:30pm Welcome Service for Rev. Andrew Sterlingand family AT APPLEBY 2nd 10:30am H Hutchinson 9th 10:30am LA16th 10:30am W Capstick23rd 10:30am Songs of Praise at Parish Hall30th 6:30pm A Sterling

Dufton, St. Cuthbert 2nd 3:00pm Evening Prayer10th 7:00pm Compline16th 10:45am Holy Communion24th 7:00pm Compline30th 10:45am

Great Asby, St. Peter 2nd 2:00pm Baptist Harvest Festival 9th 11:00am Asby United Service at Methodist Church16th 6:30pm Holy Communion23rd 11:00am Morning Prayer30th 10:45am see Ormside

Kirkby Thore, St. Michael 2nd 4:00pm Messy Church 9th 10:45am Morning Prayer16th 4:00pm Family Church23rd 10:45am Holy Communion for Harvest Evening Concert30th 10:45 See Temple Sowerby

Long Marton, St Margaret & St. James 2nd 10:45am Family Service and Baptism5th 7:30pm Mothers’ Union Service

9th 9:15am Holy Communion16th 10:45am See Dufton23rd 9:15am Holy Communion30th See Temple Sowerby

Milburn, St. CuthbertEach Wednesday 10:00am Holy Communion (5th / 12th / 19th / 26th) 2nd 9:15am Holy Communion 9th 10:45am Holy Communion16th 10:45am See Dufton 6:30pm Evensong23rd 10:45am Holy Communion30th See Temple Sowerby

Murton, St John 2nd 10:45 Joint Holy Communion with Appleby16th 10:45am Informal Service30th 10:45am See Appleby

Musgrave, St Theobald 9th 10:00am Holy Communion23rd 10:00am Holy Communion30th 10:45am See Appleby

Newbiggin, St. Edmund 2nd 10:45am Holy Communion23rd 6:30pm Holy Communion for Harvest30th See Temple Sowerby

Ormside, St. James 2nd 9:15am Morning Prayer 9th 9:15am Holy Communion16th 10:00am Informal Worship23rd 6:00pm Evening Prayer30th 10:30am Joint Harvest Service with Asby

Temple Sowerby, St. James16th 10:45am Holy Communion30th 10:45 Joint Service with Kirkby Thore

Warcop, St. Columba 2nd 10:45am Holy Communion16th 10:45am Holy Communion23rd 10:30am Songs of Praise at Parish Hall30th 10:45am See Appleby

Church of Our Lady of ApplebyMASSES:ApplebySaturday – Vigil Mass 6:00pmSunday 11:00amMon, Tues, Fri 9:00amHoly Days 7:00pmKirkby Stephen (in Anglican church)Sunday 9:00amWeds, Thurs 10:00amHoly Days 10:00am

St. Anne’s Hospiital (Boroughgate Almshouses)Services every Tuesday at 9:15am except in August (see also above)Mattins except first Tuesday of the month Holy Communion