Events
Public Exhibitions were first held in November 2008 in Claughton and Caton to inform local communities about the proposal and to gather initial comments and feedback on the renewable energy development, together with the Community Benefits which would be provided and funded by Community Windpo
The trip for July will be to Southport leaving the Victoria Institute at 9.30am on Thursday 23rd July. (Onwards for pick-up at Brookhouse.)
Public Exhibitions were first held in November 2008 in Claughton and Caton to inform local communities about the proposal and to gather initial comments and feedback on the renewable energy development, together with the Community Benefits which would be provided and funded by Community Windpo
Please note that the planned meeting for this night has been cancelled
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 have a day planned to Southport which includes Southport Flower Show. Members will be dropped off at the Flower Show on the way.
Agents will contact members or if you are not a member of the Friendship club and would like to go on these trips please ring 770364.
The trip for August will be to Hawes/Leyburn/Ripon leaving the Victoria Institute at 9.30am on Thursday 27th August. (Onwards for pick-up at Brookhouse.)
No doubt John Higginson will have some interesting things in the box for us to identify!
Hostesses: M Nutter, R Nutter, M O'Neil
September Parish Council Meeting
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.
The September outing is on Wednesday 16th September calling at Watershed Mill on the way to Skipton. We are setting off at 9.30am returning about 6.00pm.
Tickets adults £8 children under 12 £5. Hot Pot and Apple Pie by the caterers from Lancaster Auction Mart, 7pm for 7-30pm. You are welcome to bring your own wine/drink.
There will be a trip to Chester on Thursday 24th September, departing from the Victoria Institute and onwards to Brookhouse, leaving at 9.30am. Your representative will be calling to take your booking. Enquiries:- Joan Fletcher Hon Sec. Tel. 771232
As this is the AGM, the meeting is for members only. Committee members will be providing a sweet for our supper!
Hostesses: J Pearson, M Proctor, M Snowdon
The Lancaster Community Music Centre Show Band is coming to St Paul’s Church on Sun 4th October at 6pm. Tickets can be bought on the Door or tel 771271 they are £6 each, and include Harvest Punch and nibbles. Every one welcome.
You are warmly invited to our Open Morning on Tuesday, 6th October, 9 am to 11 am. It will be an opportunity to see the school and preschool in action and meet the staff. Ms Cadwallender, our new Headteacher, will be available to show people around and answer any questions. It is an open invitation to any parents who wish to come along with their children and see what we have to offer.
The watercolour painting group will meet on Friday 9th and 23rd October at Brookhouse Methodist Church from 1-3pm. All welcome.
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.
On Thursday October 15th we are heading for the Lakes, calling at Coniston for lunch. After a tour we shall end up at Grasmere for tea and a look round the garden centre and shops. Setting off at 9.30am, home about 6pm. We hope this outing will be well supported. Non-members will be welcome if we have room.
Please telephone M. Dyson on 770364.
We are holding another of our hugely popular Nearly New Sales on Thursday 15th October at Brookhouse Methodist Church from 7.00pm till 8.30pm. This is a sale of NEARLY NEW children's items such as clothes, toys , books, baby equipment and maternity wear. Admission £1. There are limited sellers packs remaining, please call Grace on 771740 for more information.
On Saturday 17th October, Caton W.I are holding a Coffee Morning (From 10 am - 12 pm) in aid of Cancer Care, Slynedales. There will be cakes and produce to buy and a raffle. Please drop into the Institute if you are passing and help us support this worthy cause.
Come and join us at the Victoria Institute for a Wine Tasting evening on October 17th at 7.30 pm to raise funds for the refurbishment of the VI. Wine quiz, tastings, and learn more about wines.
Tickets, price £6 are available from the Institute, so call in to get yours between 9.30am and 3.30pm weekdays
Come and try the exciting dance genre that is flamenco! Meet new people and learn new skills whilst keeping fit! Flamenco originates in Spain and is fast paced and invigorating!
The course will run on 4 consecutive Sundays at the Victoria Institute.
