Events
The watercolour painting group will be starting again on Friday 3rd September after our summer break. We will also be meeting on the 17th. We meet at Brookhouse Methodist Church from 1-3pm.
Everyone is welcome whether beginners or more advanced.
A big thank-you to everyone who supported our summer fundraising activities. Thank-you too to the Gala Committee for allowing us the chance to do some much needed fundraising. All funds raised goes back in to support the club, and they are vital for the club to continue.
We are starting the process of planning our 2011 Gala Day. Our Annual General Meeting is on 8th September at the Station Hotel at 8.00pm. We need at least 2 new committee members.
During the first half of July there will be the usual judging of Best Kept Gardens, in conjunction with the Parish Council. The Awards will be presented at our September meeting on Thursday 9 September, 7 30 pm.
The meeting will also be our annual mini Harvest show. Categories for the show will be:
The great September Treasure Hunt is on! Saturday 11th September! Join us for a fun afternoon starting from the Victoria Institute at 1pm and returning by 3pm. A mystery trail with many eatable yummy prizes!
Price £7.00 per adult, accompanied children free. No dogs. The major part of the garden can be reached by wheel chair. Refreshments are available.
DIRECTIONS: Take the M6 to junction 34 then A683 to Caton (2 miles), turn right towards Quernmore and after half a mile you reach the entrance.
We are not getting enough support for the trips this year, so we hope that you will come on the last two outings.
Please phone M Dyson on 770364 to book.
The watercolour painting group will be starting again on Friday 3rd September after our summer break. We will also be meeting on the 17th. We meet at Brookhouse Methodist Church from 1-3pm.
Everyone is welcome whether beginners or more advanced.
We invite YOU to drop in and JOIN US for our March 2011 production of The Pirates of Penzance
Rehearsals commence on September 17th at 7.30pm in The Hornby Institute. We are looking for both experienced singers or anyone who enjoys singing and performing; Teenagers & Adults; Males & Females; Back stage crew; Make up; Wardrobe; Properties.
Hot Pot and Apple pie in the Church Hall 7pm.
For tickets and more information Tel Kevin or Joan 771271, Admission by ticket only.
Sun 19th Sept, after Harvest Festival service in the Church Hall, approx 11-45am. come and enjoy a Ploughman’s Lunch for £3-50. and browse the stalls all in aid of St Paul’s Church.
This year’s event will be held at Casterton G.C. on Monday Sept.20 in the afternoon. Further details and entry forms can be obtained from:
R.Burrell, (770778) A.Quinn, (770385): V. Williams, (770098)
LUNE VALLEY SQUARE DANCE CLUB is recruiting new members. On Mondays 20th and 27th September 2010, we are offering free taster sessions at The Centre@Halton, Low Road, Halton LA2 6NB starting at 7-30pm. We last recruited two years ago so don’t miss this opportunity to join in the fun. We have a thriving membership from a wide area.
The coach trip this month will be going to Dumfries, leaving the Victoria Institute on Thursday 23rd September at 9.30am and onwards to pick up at Brookhouse.
Your representative will be calling on you to book your seat.
Enquiries – Mrs K. Spark. Tel: 770144.
LUNE VALLEY SQUARE DANCE CLUB is recruiting new members. On Mondays 20th and 27th September 2010, we are offering free taster sessions at The Centre@Halton, Low Road, Halton LA2 6NB starting at 7-30pm. We last recruited two years ago so don’t miss this opportunity to join in the fun. We have a thriving membership from a wide area.
Vale O’ Lune YFC 65th Dinner dance. Friday 1st October in Arkholme Village Hall. 7.30 prompt. Tickets £12.
Phone Alison Grieve on 079684166498 for more information.
From 1934 to 1955 the Lux Radio Theatre was one of the top shows on American Radio. It featured weekly adaptations of Hit Hollywood Films.
The lecture will be given by Jeffrey Richards, Professor of Cultural History at Lancaster University and a regular broadcaster on Radio 3 and 4. It will be illustrated by extracts from the Shows and tells the story of this remarkable programme.
As well as holding the AGM this evening, we will also have a talk by Stephanie Whitfield of the Association of Country Women of the World.
Hostesses for the evening are M Proctor, M Snowdon and M Sturzaker and flowers will be provided by Jean Bolland.
Price £7.00 per adult, accompanied children free. No dogs. The major part of the garden can be reached by wheel chair. Refreshments are available.
DIRECTIONS: Take the M6 to junction 34 then A683 to Caton (2 miles), turn right towards Quernmore and after half a mile you reach the entrance.
Back by popular demand, the Victoria Institute is holding another Wine Tasting on Saturday 16th October starting at 7p.m.
There will also be an auction of promises, further details in the September link.
Tickets are now available at £7.50 each and can be bought from Judy between 9.30 - 3.30 weekdays.
We are not getting enough support for the trips this year, so we hope that you will come on the last two outings.
Please phone M Dyson on 770364 to book.
Craig Hughes wil educate us in the art of keeping bees.
The competition will be for a home made bee - any medium.
Hostesses are J Theobald, E Thompson and J Thompson and flowers by M Sturzaker.
HAS CATON (and Brookhouse, of course!) GOT TALENT?
The Twinning Association is putting on a “Caton’s Got Talent” show on Saturday 20th November at 7.30 in the Victoria Institute. What we need to know now is how many of you out there – singers, dancers, jugglers, comedians, ventriloquists, novelty acts – would like to come and show off your talent.
Have you ever wished that you could wrap up your Christmas gifts better?
Elaine Cuzner will show you how.
We shall also have our usual Jacob's Join feast and of course our Secret Santa Sack. Gifts should cost no more than £2.50 including the wrapping.
Hostesses will be J Wallace, M Wallace and G Yorke and J Wallace will also provide flowers.
