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Parish News
Saint Peter’s Church, Heversham; Saint John’s Church, Levens and Saint Thomas’ Church, Milnthorpe
DEC 2015 JAN 2016
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A Joyful and Peaceful Christmas to all readers
and listeners of the Talking Parish News Many Thanks to all
contributors, distributors, advertisers & the Talking Parish News team during 2015
Sunday Services in Dec/ Jan……………..……..page 4
Sunday Services for Dec/Jan………………………page 5
Special Christmas services and events
are detailed on ……………………………...villages pages
Christmas Eve and Day Services ……………..back page
Preparing for Christmas….
First Sunday of Advent - 29th November 10.00 am at St John’s Church, Levens , Parish Communion
10.30 am at St Thomas’, Milnthorpe, Joint Advent Service
6.30 pm at St Peter’s Heversham, Advent Sunday Confirmation Service with Bishop Robert
1st Sunday 1 candle lit
2nd Sunday 2 candles lit
3rd Sunday 3 candles lit
4th Sunday 4 candles lit
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Dear Friends, As I was thinking about Advent, Christmas and the New Year I came across this poem which challenges us to be part of the Christmas story.
The census crowds were occupied When God first breathed and tears he cried;
And for a world that's still in danger, Won't you be his living manger - this Christmas?
A frightened girl, a worried spouse
Left on the streets, no room, no house; And for a world that's still unsure,
Won't you be his human stall - this Christmas?
Nightshift workers, angel-driven, See the join of the earth and heaven;
And for a world so full of woes, Won't you be his swaddling clothes - this Christmas?
Far-travelled gold was a gift for him Who came as our sacrifice for sin; And for a world, so rich but poor,
Won't you be his bed of straw - this Christmas?
Hillside choirs sang out in chorus; To sing again, they're waiting for us; O, for a world that's tired and worn
Won't you be the place he's born - this Christmas?
So for us all maybe we can think what can I give to the world, to a neighbour, to a friend so that we do play our part in the Christmas Story this year. May your Christmas be a joyful time of celebration as we give thanks for
the greatest gift of all.
Revd Canon Ruth Crossley
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Sunday Services for December & January
St. Peter’s Church, Heversham
December
6th 9.30 am Parish Communion 13th 8.00 am Holy Communion (BCP) 9.30 am Communion Praise 20th 9.30 am All Age Worship - Christingle Service 6.30 pm Candlelit Carol Service 27th *8.30 am Holy Communion (BCP) 10.30 am Joint Parish Communion at Milnthorpe January
3rd *10.30 am Joint Communion for Epiphany with Milnthorpe 10th 17th 24th 31st *10.30 am Joint Service with Heversham at Milnthorpe
St. Thomas’ Church, Milnthorpe
December
6th 8.00 am Holy Communion (BCP) 11.00 am Parish Communion with Sunday Club 13th 11.00 am Parish Communion with Sunday Club 20th 8.00 am Holy Communion (BCP) 11.00 am Morning Praise 27th 10.30 am Joint Parish Communion at Milnthorpe January
3rd 8.00 am Holy Communion (BCP) 10.30 am Joint Parish Communion for Epiphany at Heversham 10th 11.00 am Parish Communion with Sunday Club 17th 8.00 am Holy Communion (BCP) 11.00 am Morning Praise 24th 11.00 am Parish Communion with Sunday Club 31st *10.30 am Joint Service with Heversham at Milnthorpe
Please check weekly notices for any amendments
Please look at the notice board, notice sheet and church website (stpetersheversham.org) for details of services on 10th, 17th and 24th January.
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Christ the King RC Church Milnthorpe
Mgr F. Slattery PP Tel: 62387
Roman Catholic parish of Arnside & Milnthorpe
Sunday Mass 9.30 am. Confessions: Saturday 11 -11.30 am or any time on request
We are aware there may be those who wish to attend Mass but cannot do so for some reason, eg. lack of transport. We also have a wheelchair. Please call Fr. Slattery 62387 or Chris Noble 01524 762427
Levens Methodist Church Sunday Worship at 10.30am
unless otherwise stated.
December: 6th Mr. David Piggott (Milnthorpe) 13th 10am AAW at St. John's Church 20th Irene McKay 20th 4.00pm United Village Carol Service at St. John's 25th 10.30am United Christmas Day Family Service 27th United Methodist Section Service at Levens Methodist Church January: 3rd 10am UNITED EPIPHANY GIFT SERVICE for Manna House at St John's 10th Nigel Saxton (Kendal) 17th Rev. John Simms [Circuit Superintendent Minister] 24th UNITED COVENANT SERVICE [Rev. Ruth Crossley & Rev. David Stretton] 31st Rev. Geoff. Thomas
M:Oasis Methodists in Milnthorpe
Sunday Dates in Children ’s Centre, Milnthorpe Primary School DEC: 13th 3pm Coffee, Cake & Bible 20th 10.30 am Sunday Gathering (Rev David Stretton - Carol Service)
JAN: 10th 3pm Coffee, Cake & Bible 17th 10.30 am Sunday Gathering (Susan Hilton) 24th 3pm Coffee, Cake & Bible
All welcome to any of these meetings. Enquiries: 015395 62985
Sunday Services December & January
St John’s Church , Levens
December 6th 10.00 am Parish Communion Advent 2 13th 10.00 am All Age Worship Advent 3 20th 10.00 am Parish Communion Advent 4 4.00 pm United Village Carol Service at St John’s 27th 10.00 am Parish Communion January 3rd 10.00 am Parish Communion with Epiphany Gift Service for Manna House see p7 10th 10.00 am Parish Communion 17th 10.00 am Parish Communion 24th 10.30am Covenant Service Methodist Chapel
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Happy Christmas from
SHOEBOXES: 46 boxes (a record) were collected in Levens and 3½ sacks of knits as well. Thank you!
A big “Thank You" to everyone who supported the Friends of Levens School Craft Fair in October; we raised £500 for our funds which go towards extra-curricular activities.
Christians Together in Levens Invite you to
A celebration of Holy Communion for Christmas
1.30pm in The Methodist Chapel
followed by
Christmas entertainment provided by the pupils of
Levens School and seasonal refreshments
2.00pm in The Institute
on Tuesday 15th December
All are welcome. We look forward to seeing you.
For more information contact: Revd Annette (33840)
or Irene McKay (61881)
“Levens Hall Party”– To those of you awaiting news of this, there is a change. Richard and Naomi Bagot have invited us to hold an event in the Summer instead and provisionally we are hoping to hold a ‘Summer Even-ing in the Garden’ on Friday, 15
th July when we hope to serve
Canapés and drinks with some light entertainment (outside) with the added bonus of being able to look round the garden. In the Hall if wet. Arrangements are well in hand.
Heaves carols and readings
Friday December 18th
7.30 pm tickets £6 tel: 60441
LEVENS SCHOOL
CHRISTMAS FAIR Saturday 28th Nov. 2 - 4pm
in school lots of games to play,
raffles to win, cakes to buy and, of course, a visit from Santa
Nativity Performance Tuesday 8th Dec at the 2pm Dress Rehearsal performance which pre schoolers and community are welcome to attend.
Carol Service Thursday 17th December
9.30 am everyone welcome
at St John’s Church
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St John’s Levens PCC Notes from 4
th November meeting
The meeting considered the Mission Action Plan and how it continues to shape our practice. St John’s and the Methodist Church co-operate closely; a Methodist Church attends PCC and a St John’s member reported from the Levens Methodist Church Council Meeting and also highlighted the “All We Can” display at the church about Christmas giving. The Treasurer’s report was considered: donations made by the church and the fees payable to be a fair renumeration to organists and others at weddings and funerals. St John’s south wall has now been repointed. Work continues on the gutters; the external bells enclosure will have fuller attention shortly. JB
Prayer Cycle. We invite you to join us in praying for our village; for those who live in it, those who work in it, and those who visit. In December we think especially of Bridge End and Sampool, in January of the Farms, Levens Hall and Estate
St John’s Flower Rota 6th Mrs T. Smalley, 13
th Mrs P Martin,
20 & 27th Christmas. January tba
At St John’s Church, Levens
Mon- Thurs Morning Prayer 8.15am
Second Wednesday each month Prayers for Healing service 6.30 pm
Saint John’s Church: Levens
See notice for holiday arrangements!
Mon, Wed and Fri 2.15 pm - 4.30 pm
Levens Methodist Church
Rendez-vous at St John’s Levens on Tuesdays
10.45 am cuppa and chat 11.15 am a short time of prayer
Christians Together in Levens Advent Reflections: Preparing the Way continues in the Methodist Church 10.15 a.m. on Mondays.
Coffee shop
Manna House in Aynam Road in Kendal provides advice, advocacy and a drop-in support centre for those who are homeless, vulnerably housed, lonely or needing help. Among their drop-in facilities offered are:-Tea, coffee and biscuits, Cooked meal, Washing facilities (Shower, clothes washing), Clothing, Blankets and Sleeping bags, Food bank, together with general support. Gifts to help with food (most usefully non-perishables), toiletries, and warmth are most valuable and most welcome and will be put to good use.
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Happy Christmas from
CTiM Carol Singing Evening will be on Friday 18th December,
meeting at the Bull's Head at 6pm,
followed by the Coach and Horses at 7pm then the Cross Keys at 7.30pm
Please feel free to join in – just turn up!
Eversley Choir
Christmas Concert Ian Jones (conductor) Ian Pattinson (organ)
and Molly Faulkner (violin)
A programme of Seasonal Music and Carols for the choir, and
also for audience participation
Thursday 17th
December 7.30 pm St. Thomas’s Church, Milnthorpe,
Tickets are £9 (students/ children free) from choir members,
call 01524 734223, or on the door. Refreshments included.
Week of Prayer for Christian Unity 2016 Christians Together in the Milnthorpe area will mark this
special week with a gathering on Friday, January 22nd in the Parish Room at Christ the King Catholic Church on Haverflatts Lane, Milnthorpe. All who live in Milnthorpe and surrounding villages are welcome to share in a short time of worship at 6.30pm, followed by a Jacob's Join supper.
Calling all families !
start your celebration of Christmas with
carols, candles
and the sparkle of
CHRISTINGLES at ST THOMAS’
CHURCH, 4 pm
CHRISTMAS EVE
EVERYONE is welcome to come to the Village Candlelit
Carol Service at St Thomas’ Church
on Christmas Eve 7.30 pm
The choir will be led by Tracie Penwarden
and Ian Allen
mulled wine & mince pies will be served
after the service
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Saint Thomas’ Church: Milnthorpe where all are welcome
St Thomas’ Church Centre
Call in for a cuppa & chat
FRIDAY Mornings Milnthorpe 10 -11.30 am
You are invited to the Christmas Service
for the whole community on Milnthorpe Green
on Friday 18th December 10 am We are delighted to welcome
The Carnforth Salvation Army Band
followed by coffee in St Thomas’ Church Centre
traditional market on Fridays
FARMERS’ MARKET Second Friday in the month
Shoppers’ Service Friday 8th January 10 am (not Dec)
Dementia Café on the third Thursday
afternoon of the month
at St Thomas’ Church Centre
Thursday 17th Dec & 21st Jan 1.30 - 3.30 pm
For more info call Maria Day 015397 42631
Men’s Breakfast: St Thomas’ Church Centre the second Saturday. 12th December & 9th January
Details on the website www.stpetersheversham.org/ & click on regular activities
Milnthorpe with Heversham MU Weds 2nd Dec - Christmas lunch at Netherwood Hotel Fri 4th Dec 10 - 11.30am cake, craft and Christmas stall at Friday coffee morning at St Thomas Weds 9th Dec at 2pm - Christmas meeting with Sue and John Mellor. Weds 6th Jan at 2pm - AGM
All are welcome
Holy Communion (BCP) Followed by Tea and cake
Tuesday 1st Dec and 12th Jan at 3 pm
at St Thomas’ Church All Welcome
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Heversham Carol Singing on Friday 18th December
Once again we plan to sing carols around some of the paved roads of our parish, bringing the message of Christmas to homes on our route and carrying out a collection for The Children's Society and CLIC Sargent (Cancer and Leukaemia in Childhood). We aim to start at Heversham Gardens and sing our way to Dugg Hill, ending at Holly Close, time permitting. All are welcome to join us - we need singers (you just need to be able to make a joyful noise!) and we also need collectors please, so you don’t have to be a singer to be involved. Meet at St Peter's Church gates at 7pm. Please wrap up warm, bring a torch and reflective clothing if you have any. We aim to sing for a couple of hours and finish with supper at Yew Tree Cottage, Woodhouse Lane to warm up! Please join us if you can - if you can't, listen out for us!
THE NEW BORN KING by Gordon Jacobs.
Christmas Music & Community Carols ST PETER’S CHURCH, HEVERSHAM
on Friday 11
th December 2015 at 7.30pm
TICKETS Available at the door or from
Mrs P Gillman on 01229 716321 Charity Number: 500372
Happy Christmas from
Saturday 9th January
4 - 8 pm at the Athenaeum
Jacob’s Join & Party Games
See notice in
church and add to the list what dish you can
bring!
All details available on
notice sheets in church.
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Saint Peter’s Church: Heversham WEBSITE www.stpetersheversham.org
You are invited to the Crib Service
Christmas Eve at 6.00 pm
Invitation to St Peter’s Church Heversham
Tuesday 15th December Dallam School
Christmas Concert at 7 pm followed by wine and mince pies
Thursday 17th December
Heversham CE Primary School Christmas Service at 2 pm
The card
tree will be in church
during December if you wish to add your card.
Donated money will go to
Christian Aid.
Christingle Service This special service for all the family is on Sunday 20th December at 9.30 am.
Do join us – we’d love to celebrate with you!
Thank you!
Thank you so much to all who filled a Shoebox – a gift of hope – for children in Romania. 77 shoeboxes have been sent from St. Peter’s and 33 from St. Thomas, 33 from Dallam School and 24 from St Peter’s Heversham CE Primary. A wonderful total! Thank you so much for your generosity!
Carol Service Sunday 20th December
at 6.30 pm Everyone Invited !
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Churches Together in Cumbria – South Lakeland Credit Union
Launched: 12th November 2015 A Credit Union is a Community Bank run to help members save, borrow and share profits. Savings are used to fund loans to other members at reasonable rates of interest and the interest on charged on loans is used to pay a return (dividend) to members on savings. The new Credit Union will take deposits and Standing Orders from November for savings and aims to offer loans to members from January. Services will be available online and through access points open for a few hours each week – initially in Kendal at Sandylands Methodist Church. This is an exciting opportunity to provide an alternative to doorstep lenders and High Street Banks and more volunteers are needed to help get these services to all communities in South Lakeland. If you are interested in volunteering please contact: [email protected]
The Current Refugee Crisis with Tim Farron
10th December at 7.30 pm St. Mary’s Church, Ambleside
No charge! Tea and Coffee provided.
All Welcome. Further details:
Contact Mick Hallam tel: 015394 36069
Action Aid Refugee Crisis Appeal coffee morning in Levens raised over £1900, with Gift Aid and including the money raised in Levens school. So thank you very much indeed to all the helpers and to school for their won-derful total of £153. And special thanks to Sheila and the Institute Committee, who gave the hall free for this event; we are extremely grateful.
Levens Parish Council seeks someone, part time, to assist our Parish Clerk. Some secretarial/ financial experience essential. Salary based on National Scales. If interested please contact Roger Atfield, The Old Court, Church Road, Levens. Tel. 015395 61574 Applications close Tuesday 15.12.15
Recycling Coffee Morning Levens Institute
Sat 9th Jan 10 - 11.30 am Free entrance !
Collecting: Greetings cards /
used stamps / old foreign & British coin /
spent batteries / spectacles and sunglasses /
homeless gifts or as new Bring and Buy
(but No plastic bottle tops this time!).
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Better Consumer rights – in time for Christmas ! UK consumers spend on average a whopping £90 billion a month and December must surely be see the biggest spend. More than one in five people in the UK experience problems with goods and services. A quarter of them spend more than
four hours trying to sort out these problems, one in ten having to take time off work to do so. The Consumer Rights Act came into force on 1 October 2015 and streamlines eight pieces of legislation into one. This should make life a little easier for shoppers.
Most of the changes were important updates to existing laws. But two new areas of law were also introduced. For the first time rights on digital content have been set out in legislation. The Act gives consumers a clear right to the repair or replacement of faulty digital content,
such as online film and games, music downloads and e-books. The law here had been unclear and this change has
brought us up to date with how digital products have evolved. There are now also new, clear rules for what should happen if a
service is not provided with reasonable care and skill or as agreed. For example, the business that provided the service must bring it into line with what was agreed with the customer or, if this is not practical, must give some money back.
In addition, Alternative Dispute Resolution is now available to all businesses to help when a dispute with a consumer cannot be settled directly. The Citizens Advice Consumer Service can give advice and information on these new laws, telephone 03454 04 05 06 helplines are open Monday to Friday 9.00am to 5.00pm, or you can download a leaflet type ‘Citizens Advice know your new rights’ into your search engine for the link within our website.
Free, confidential advice and help is available from South Lakes Citizens Advice Bureau on any aspect of debt, consumer problems, benefits, housing, employment and any other problems. We have various outlets across South Lakeland and can also give advice over the phone – telephone 015394 46464 for an appointment and help.
Green corner Suggestions: As you buy Christmas presents and cards - have a look at where they were produced and if possible go for the most local option or go for the option with the least packaging to reduce the waste that will end up in landfill. Maybe go for the virtual gift option and send a really essential gift to someone in real need, in a context that would be of interest to your friend or family member e.g.: a school kit for a child in Africa for a retired teacher in Britain. Oxfam in Kendal has a huge range of such gifts as do most charities.
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Firewood Kindling Coal Wood Pellets Kiln Dry Logs Woodcoal
01524 812476
www.logsdirect.co.uk
LUMBERJAX FIREWOOD Suppliers of Seasoned Hard & Softwood Logs
Milnthorpe 62280 or 07535 866723
Leasgill Logs Seasoned hardwood logs
£3 /net. 17 nets = builders bag Free delivery 10+nets
Brian 64051 or 07714 067060
I also do a wood splitting service
D & C Atkinson Quality seasoned
firewood & kindling Various sized loads
Free delivery within 10 miles
07919 892703
CHIMNEY SWEEP Chris Backhouse
ICS Registered member. Public Liability insured
Open fires, stoves, agas, camera inspections
Milnthorpe 0744 390 2903
John Burrow Chimney Services Professional Chimney Sweep & Stove Fitter
Member of the Guild of Master Chimney Sweeps
HETAS Registered
01524 702784 07824 317476
Andrew Backhouse Chimney Sweep Ltd
est 1992 Trading Standards Approved
All types of chimneys and flues swept Public liability insured
015394 45117 07763 145594
BPS Roofing All aspects of roofing
contact Ben 015395 63844 07786 407187
Stephen Malkin 62137 Slating & Roofing Specialist
Re-roof/ Repairs Exterior maintenance
not VAT reg
Fibre Glass Flat Roofing
Dormers, Garages, Extensions
Approved Installer
contact Paul Gott 015395 64529
SPS DOOR MAINTENANCE repairs to all types of doors & shutters
garage door repairs, automation & sales Composite Front door installations
Paul Schofield 64512 07799 332141
MOBILE LOCKSMITH Locks opened/replaced
Ring for a quote 015395 68170 07827481922
skb window cleaning local window cleaner fully insured hard to reach & velux windows frames, doors, garage doors solar panels conservatories
07783 802192 or 62877
“THE ORCHARD” Holiday Cottage to Let in Levens
Owners: Chris and Shirley Band Enquiries and Bookings to:
01244 352155
www.sykescottages.co.uk
Bed & Breakfast Barn Close, Beetham Featured in Alastair Sawdays
“Special Places to Stay for Garden Lovers” Anne Robinson
015395 63191 07752 670658 www.nwbirds.co.uk/bed-and-breakfast.htm
Self catering COTTAGE SLEEPS TWO
BIRSLACK GRANGE, LEVENS
015395 60989 www.birslackgrange.co.uk
The Strickland Arms
Home cooked local food selection of local real ale
open Mon to Fri: 11.30 - 3 and 5.30- 11pm
Sat & Sun: 11.30am -11pm
Quiz Night Wednesday Fresh Fish Night Thursday Sunday lunches & roasts
Tel: 015395 61010
Bed & Breakfast at Viver Watermill, Hincaster. Enquiries & Bookings
to Dianne Woof. 015395 61017
Cross Keys Hotel Milnthorpe 015395 62115
www.thecrosskeyshotel.co.uk
AA 4 star Inn Superior accommodation 2 four posters, 2 family rooms
4 double rooms 2 bedroom self catering cottage
Home cooked food - open all day - beer garden -
function room
CAMRA Good Beer Guide Robinsons Best Kept Cellar winner
Lane House at Levens
Ensuite Bed & Breakfast John Riley Proprietor
015395 60381
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35mm slides scanned to CD
Video to DVD great memories & holidays
in a new format So you can also
email your photos to family & friends
or create photobooks etc.
Jane Cushnie 64582
Merry Christmas & A Happy New Year from the new local owners at The Gilpin Bridge Inn, Levens 015395 52206
Festive Spirit - Now taking bookings for xmas day lunch £45pp (kids 5-12years £20/under 5's FREE!)
Bring in 2016 with our New Years Eve party!
Food Times - Mon - Fri 12-3 & 5-8.30 Sat 12-9 & our soon to be famous
Sunday Lunch 12-5 Sun evening 5-8.30
Bev Carling 01524 736393 07896 298072
www.choicecaterers.co.uk
PRIVATE TUITION Y2 - Y6 Literacy and Numeracy Retired Deputy Head Teacher
Offers : ½ hour, ¾ hour, 1 hour tuition
Joan Macpherson 015395 83115 (Beetham)
Milkman - Neil Dowker Milk, Eggs, Potatoes etc delivered in Milnthorpe, Heversham & Levens
Tel. 63739
For all your special occasions
Tracie Penwarden Soprano & Singing Teacher
Tel: 015395 62363
Sheet Music Specialists Thousands of Titles in Stock
Ukuleles, Recorders, Musical Toys & Gifts
7 Main St, Milnthorpe Tel: 83320 www.penwardenmusic.co.uk
Milnthorpe Kennels and Cattery
T: 015395 62665
www.milnthorpekennelsandcattery.co.uk
Wedding and Function Venue Park House Farm, Heversham
www.parkhousebarn.com Tel 015395 63340 or 07977 180939
Milnthorpe Chippy Fri & Sat Lunch 11.30 -1.15 Tues-Thurs Tea 5.00 -8.00
Fri Tea 5.00 - 9.00
Sat Tea 5.00 - 8.30 Tel: 63619
Lakeland Picture Framers
5 The Square, Milnthorpe
T: 015395 62303
Pet Boarding for dogs, cats and small animals. Comfortable purpose built home from home. Pet Supplies
CHOICE CATERERS
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Young at Heart Social Groups Everybody is welcome.
to St Thomas’ Church Centre on Thurs 28
th January 1.30- 3pm.
(No meeting in December)
Call and chat with Ruth, on Mon 21st Dec and Mon 25
th Jan
at Milnthorpe Library from 10.30 - 11.30am and Levens Methodist Church from 2.15 - 4pm Find out benefits such as Attendance Allowance or Pension Credit, Blue Badges and also our new energy comparison service.
Ruth Taylor, your Age UK Village Agent Info or bookings 01539 728180 or she would be happy to visit you at home.
Gentle Exercise Class from 10.30am to 11.30am every Tuesday in Christ the King Catholic Church Hall, Haverflatts Lane, Milnthorpe. 30 – 40 minutes of gentle exercise followed by coffee, activities and a chat. £2 inc refreshments. Last class of 2015 Tues 15th Dec: restart on Tues 12th January.
You are invited to a Christmas Celebration on Tues 15
th Dec from
2.00pm – 4.00pm at Levens Institute. Come and join us for tea and mince pies, a quiz and musical entertainment from the children of Levens CE Primary School. Everybody also welcome in January, to Levens Young at Heart Social Group on Tues 19
th.
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Joeys Nursery, Firs Road, Milnthorpe
Joeys Nursery offers full day care
for children 0 - 5 years
Nursery free entitlement places are available for children age 2-5
PLACES AVAILABLE FOR ALL AGES
Out of School Club for Reception -Y 6 breakfast club from 7.45 am:
after school until 6 pm
.
Phone Helen T: 64090 E: [email protected]
Christmas lunch for
SENIOR CITIZENS at Dallam 6th Form,
Milnthorpe Dallam 6th Form students invite
you to a Christmas lunch on Wednesday 9th December 2015
at 12 noon. Please join us for a turkey lunch, followed by Christmas pudding
and tea/coffee.
The 6th Formers will be there to entertain you too with music and
Christmas carols.
If you would like to attend please either visit the school to buy a ticket or contact the 6th Form
Office on 015395 65112.
Cost £5.00 (cheques made payable to Dallam School)
We look forward to seeing you. (Entry by ticket only, thank you)
HO HO HO
SEASON’S
GREETINGS
FROM DALLAM
SIXTH FORM
'The committee of Milnthorpe's Senior Citizens Party would like to thank all those who took part in the last two bakery competitions at the Cross Keys and their donations to our event. Also a thank you to Nicky Ridley for the sponsorship raised for her last half marathon'.
Christmas Bingo evening on Friday, 5th December
at 7.00pm in Dallam School Hall,
Milnthorpe (please use school
entrance off Haverflatts Lane). Festive fun for all the family!
Tickets available on the door. details 65165. Event by Dallam School PTA
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Milnthorpe Christmas on the Green on Saturday 5h December
from 10.30 am to 3.30 pm
Performances from local schools, choirs and dance groups entertaining the crowds
from a stage in front of the church
Christmas Market with a most stalls in marquees : Crafts, Christmas gifts, jewelry, stalls from local schools,
food inc hog roast, cup cakes, fudge, doughnuts
For the little ones, Santa’s Grotto will be open from 1pm. Tickets £1 available from Joeys with a limited number
available to buy on the day.
raffle with prizes donated from many stall holders & local businesses
www.milnthorpeonline.co.uk
Performers times: 10.30 am Bell ringers 10.55 am Tim Farron MP 11.00 am Heversham CE Primary School 11.30 am Milnthorpe Primary School 12.00 noon Christians Together Carol Singers 12.30 pm Pete Lashley 1.00 pm Kendal Millenium Youth Choir 1.30 pm Tracey Penwarden - Ottovoce Ladies Choir 2.00 pm Ballroom Dancing 2.30 pm Lacuna Choir 2.45 pm Storth Primary School 3.00 pm Steve Lashley
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Milnthorpe Area Food Bank (organised by Christians Together in Milnthorpe area) Thank you for continuing to support the Milnthorpe Food Bank. Just to remind you that we distribute food in response to referrals from professional agencies, providing short-term emergency support to those who are temporarily unable to provide for themselves due to a crisis situation. There are collection boxes for food in all our local churches, in our schools and in Milnthorpe library. We welcome tins, packets, jars and sachets of different foods, but please make sure foods are not out of date and packets are unopened. Some appropriate seasonal items at this time of year would be welcome. Please continue to give generously to our food bank. Thank you
Royal British Legion Poppy Appeal I would just like to thank everyone who helped with this year's Milnthorpe appeal. Without you all it could not have been done. Hope you are all available to help next year. Thank you very much, Sheila Ashburner
Christmas
Day Lunch
Milnthorpe Once again, there is the invitation to come to Lunch at the hall at Christ the King Church, Haverflatts Lane, Milnthorpe, 12 for 12.30 until about 3.30pm. Please phone Mrs Anne Savage 01524 782304 if you’d like to come Join with others on Christmas Day! Or if you would like to help on the day please phone Anne Savage.
The more the merrier!
Fundraiser Christmas Post
for MiPAD. Milnthorpe Playground Area
Development
are delivering Christmas post to all areas of Milnthorpe inc.
Heversham, Hincaster, Beetham.
The post box will be in Spar Milnthorpe from the 1st - 22nd of December.
minimum donation of 40p per card
All details will be on the postbox. For any further information : Dawn Lockwood 63260
Heversham village Poppy Appeal total 2015 £525.51 Many thanks to everyone.
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Visitors are most welcome
Heversham WI Christmas and Birthday Party Wed 9th Dec 7.15pm at Athenaeum, Leasgill.
Levens WI 2 pm Tues 8th Dec Levens Institute Tea and Entertainment,
Tues 12th Jan 2 pm Levens Institute. Ted Lawton (oboist): Music in nature
Christmas pinboard Heversham Bowling Club
Christmas Coffee Morning Saturday 12th December in the clubhouse, Leasgill
10am - 12noon Entry £1 including tea/coffee
and a mince pie raffle,tombola, stalls
Heversham WI Afternoon Tea Party
At the Athenaeum Tuesday, 1st December
from 2 -4 p.m. with a visit by
Heversham School children singing
(before 3pm)
Delicious cakes, mince pies and raffle.
All invited
Ceilidh at the Athenaeum
Pie and Peas Band Bar
Sat 30th January at 7.30 pm
Fundraiser for Heversham CE School
Ticket/info: Adrian Bland
or Sarah Dickinson or School Office 62514
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Crossways Crafts
Wednesdays, 10 am
at Levens Methodist Church
New members welcome
at Christ the King Church Hall, restarts 23rd Feb 7 - 8.30 pm
Milnthorpe Craft Club Mondays
at St Thomas's Church 10 - 12 noon
Refreshments available. For more details please ring
Maggie on 62967
FORUM The Athenaeum, Leasgill, 10 am
1st and 3rd Thursday of the month Everyone welcome
Info: 015395 61036
3rd
December Dr Roger Calvert: Up Down Up , The Comings and Goings of Canals Thursday 17
th December
Songs we Remember: Wattonearth Four + 4 7
th January
‘Language of Flowers’ Michael Marshall
QUEST Meetings are held on
2nd
and 4th
Thursday of the Month at 10 am
The Athenaeum, Leasgill Talk – Coffee - Questions
The next talks are: 10th December Suzi Bunting 'Steam Yacht Gondola' 14th January Chris Crowder 'The Gardens at Levens Hall' 28th January John Wilson Parker 'New Zealand South Island in a Camper Van' 11th February Anne Garden 'Making Doctors'
Contact John Whitehead 015395 62101
Visitors Welcome!
Can you spare 3 hours a week? As we need more volunteers at out Milnthorpe Charity Shop: In the Shop to serve In the stockroom to sort, check, price donations On the van drivers and helpers for collections/deliveries Mr Fixits to repair donations which might need some TLC PAT Test electrical donations (training provided) Gardeners for area round shop.
Ring 015395 64254 and chat with Sue or Cath to find out more. Registered Charity 1090880
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Living Well Supplements & Health Foods
Milnthorpe
015395 63870
Upper Cuts Barbers 15 Park Rd, Milnthorpe
T: 62300
HAIR SALON
13 Main Street, Milnthorpe
T: 64484 also find us on FACEBOOK
Irene Taylor Hearing Centres Salt Pie Lane, Kirkby Lonsdale
015242 73589 Specialist in hearing aids
and hearing protection www.prestonhearingcentre.co.uk
est.1980
MOJO Facial Aesthetics
by Carole Gibson (Nurse Practitioner/Prescriber)
07972 497572 Appointments via Mirror Mirror
Milnthorpe 015395 64007
Free skin consultations Injections for lines/wrinkles
[email protected] and on facebook
Heversham House Residential Care & Respite
Mrs I. Wales
63769
Park View Surgery Milnthorpe LA7 7PS
branch site 21 New St, Carnforth www.parkviewsurgery.org.uk Park View & New St Surgery
.. one number :
01539 715555
When surgeries are closed please ring CHOC
03000 247 247
Lunesdale House Residential Care Home
Phone Mr C D Green
63293
Lakeland & Lunesdale
PHYSIOTHERAPY & Sports Injury Clinic
Treatment of aches & pains, incontinence,
breathing problems.
EXERCISE STUDIO Exercise classes with
Chartered Physiotherapists Milnthorpe 64727
www.physio-sportsinjuries.co.uk
Herbalmac
For a FREE facial please call Val Mac Connell
015395 63075 07814 158025 or text FACIAL
Ralph Sutton D.O. Registered Osteopathic
Milnthorpe & District Osteopathic Clinic
Tel: 015395 65777
PLUMTREE HALL HEVERSHAM Independent living
for over 55’s
En-suite Rooms/Apartments. Lift
Good home cooking Reasonable rates. Short stay
availability. Care provision accepted
contact Helen Wilson 63015 or Housekeeper 015395 62661
www.plumtreehall.co.uk Plumtree Housing Assoc Ltd
Chiropody Clinic Judith Swift BSc HPC Registered Unit 6, Bridge End Business Park
Park Rd, Milnthorpe
015395 64303
L M Baverstock
Ophthalmic Opticians The Square, Milnthorpe
62633
res
Heydays care and support services A care service designed
to make a difference. We will go that extra mile to ensure that you receive the
highest standard of service helping you to stay independent
in your own home
Mobile 07827 964360 Office 015395 52548
JS Quality Care Ltd Park Road, Milnthorpe
01539 737324 Providing the very highest standard of support at home, services include personal care, companionship, shopping, domestic cleaning, 24 hour care and respite care.
Support worker positions available
TRUE CARE Care at Home for Senior Adults
Gail 015395 67060
Call for a FREE Assessment
Care Quality Commission Registered
Both Private and Local
Authority work
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DIGITAL TV AERIAL AND SATELLITE
FROM NBC-SKYNET
07710 400 499 015395 62561
LOCAL - PROFESSIONAL- RELIABLE
Computer, Laptop, iPad?
Do you need help ? Home or Business
Experienced, qualified, friendly teacher
Alvina 079 0000 7979 [email protected]
Computer Help At Home
Plain English help with your computer
Graham Brook 015395 60868
Burton Tech Support All aspects of computer
upgrade, repair and advice Low call out charge.No Fix No Fee
Call Barry on 01524 781306 or e-mail [email protected]
Computer Repair, Maintenance, Upgrade
Dave Rushworth
07765 954 386 E [email protected]
Parkside Computer Shop
Laptop, PC, Tablet & Phone
Sales, Repairs, Servicing, Training, Consumables, etc.
Opposite Arnside pier or we can come to you.
Pete 01524-761515 [email protected]
Bridgend Business Park, Park Road, Milnthorpe
015395 63170 [email protected] www.welovelogos.co.uk
PRINT & EMBROIDERY SPE-CIALISTS
Workwear, Banners, Signs Supplier
Workwear shop Suppliers to Local Authorities, Schools,
Businesses, Sports Clubs
E&R AUTOS LTD
Quarry Lane, Sandside 015395 63101
Vehicle Servicing & Repairs MOT Booking & Preparation
Tyres & Puncture Repairs
New and Used Car Sales Service & Repairs
Full Dealer Computerised Diagnostic Equipment
Petrol and Diesel MOT & all your motoring needs
62173 & 62839
for your New or Used Car come to
P.V. DOBSON & SONS (Motors) Limited
Bridge End Garage, Levens 015395 52441
Mechanical & Body Repairs, MOT Testing
A 2 A A website that you control,
as many pages as you WANT! Websites from £300+VAT Domains from £25+VAT Hosting from £65+VAT View our portfolio at
www.a2a.co.uk Telephone 015395 64486
2 Beetham Rd, Milnthorpe
milnemoser solicitors
Providing practical and cost effective legal solutions since 1819 to the local community.
Local solicitors available for home consultations.
100 Highgate Kendal T. 01539 729786
Westmorland House The Square Milnthorpe T. 015395 62263
www.milnemosersolicitors.co.uk 0101
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Contact:
Jason A Kennedy MA IHBC MRTPI
07583 152804 [email protected] www.townscape.org.uk
TRAFALGAR Plumbing & Heating Services
Building Services Ltd Call Brian: 07766131251 Or Artie : 07792155396
IVAN COATES Your local Builder
and Contractor
T: 07774 810949
Chaplows Heating Services Gas Safe and Oftec Registered
Boiler Servicing & Maintenance Les: 07831 223 140
or 015395 63017
COLIN HARPER
Building Services
39 Trinity Dr, Holme, Lancs, LA6 1QL
T: 01524 781194 M: 0788 0925170
Alterations ~ Extensions ~ Plastering Roofing ~ Patios ~ Stonework ~ Tiling
Quality Work at Competitive Prices
Chris Tuckey Surveying
CAD plans drawn for Planning & Building Control applications
07976 602533
STUART MCMINN BSc HND ACABE
New Property Designs
Extensions, Alterations
01524 781081 or 07729 845147
ANDREW LISHMAN Plumbing heating bathrooms tiling & property maintenance
65768 or 07909 965 063 [email protected]
gas work/boiler repairs not undertaken
O’CONNELL & BEAN
01539 724602
Holmeworks Handyman Nobody likes doing homework
so let Holme Works do it
Give Neil a call on
01524 782177
or 07712475863
G Pickup Electrician Experienced, Part P registered. Inspection/Testing. All types of work.
Tel 015395 63829, 07837 091630 [email protected]
Terry Allen(Elect)Ltd Local Electrician For 30 years
Commercial, Domestic, Industrial
Tel: 015395 63832 Fax: 015395 64039 18 Summerville Road
COOPER ELECTRICAL CONTRACTING LTD All types of electrical work undertaken
Commercial, Domestic & Industrial & Agricultural Inspection and Testing & Portable appliance testing
01524 782474 or 077177 62274 www.cooper-electrical.co.uk E: info@ cooper-electrical.co.uk
ELECTRICAL CONTRACTOR ALL TYPES OF DOMESTIC
ELECTRICAL WORK INCLUDING TEST & INSPECTING
established in 1992 Quick, Efficient & Reliable Service
Tel 07850 219273 or 015395 64660
E: [email protected] 6 The Ashes, Milnthorpe
SPARK ELECTRICAL LTD
Simon Clark Free consultation for electrical work
Rewires Extra sockets
Under floor heating Low energy lighting
Mob. 07918 127393 015395 64350
John Ladell Ltd
Plumbing, Heating
Tel: 01524 720 438
07887 565 509
CHRIS POTTS BSc MRICS
Chartered Building Surveyor
Design & Construction Consultants
Full architectural design Service
Extensions, Alterations and New Build
Internal re-design & Space Planning
Tel: 015242 73228
Mob: 07540 610582
Email:[email protected]
CNP Associates Ltd,
3 Market Square,
Kirkby Lonsdale, LA6 2AN
PHILIP LEES
Boiler Servicing, Repair and Breakdown,
Gas, LPG, Oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
All Plumbing/Electrical work undertaken, new
heating/ Boiler installations
Chartered Town Planner & Heritage Consultant Ltd
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DW Johnston Building Services Ltd 62434 or 07887 756564 [email protected]
JPG Joinery Joinery & Property Maintenance
Kitchens, UPVC Windows & Doors, Wooden Flooring
Paul Gott 64529 not VAT registered
MARTIN TYSON ltd
General Builder
Tel. 62125
S.C JOINERY
For all your joinery needs
Traditional and UPVC Contact Shaun Confue
Holme (01524) 781179
W.G. BROWNLIE JOINERY CONTRACTOR
extensions, building works, refurbishments, upvc windows, conservatories, doors, flooring
Levens 015395 60673 & 07810 602999
BRIAN BALDWIN Qualified
Painter & Decorator Miln 64531 or 07976 578855
Ian Bradshaw
Painter & Decorator tel & fax 015395 62089
07968 390396 No VAT. Free quotations
JOINERS & CONTRACTORS A. HUTCHINSON & SON
Levens
015395 60481 & 60491
Neil Townley Painter & Decorator
015395 63197 07969406256
SET DECORATORS free competitive quotes Martin Lockwood 63260 0781 5547563 Steven Thorpe 63024 0777 3668059
TOM STEVENS
Joinery
Patios, Fences, Decking, etc
Property Maintenance
65833 or 07968 799953
PLASTERER / TILER
Time Served, City & Guilds Interior & Exterior Work
Wall & Floor Tiling JOHN WALLING
015395 64199
STEPHEN TAYLOR STONEWORK
Dry Stone Walling ~ Stone Facing ~ Blocking Patios & Steps ~ Garden Landscaping ~
Pointing~ Garden Fences ~ Decking Fireplaces ~ General Building Home & Garden Maintenance
07732 709622 or 01539 731391
Decorator Kay Griffin
015395 83542 07971 677171
D & C ATKINSON LANDSCAPE CONTRACTORS
Commercial & Domestic. Hard & Soft Landscaping
Low Maintenance Garden Design Regular Contract Work
015395 62184 / 07919 892703
T.T. Carpets The Red Barn Harmony Hill
Milnthorpe
Tel. Miln. 62898
Julian Stobbart FLOORING
07792 749937 015395 62493
KP GARDENING SERVICES
All aspects of garden maintenance undertaken
For a free quote contact Kevin 07943 837189
Busy Bee Grass & hedge cutting.
fencing garden maintenance
David Abel 01524 762360 0789 0502534
VFMS
Hard and soft landscaping, Maintenance and tree work
Kevin 015395 52063 0777 345 3548
landscaperwindermere.com
General Garden Maintenance
contact Nick 83754 07766 395595
Dave Harrison
Landscaping Landscape construction,
Tree and shrub care, Hedge cutting
Tel. 015395 64495
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Woodlands Nurseries
Flowers for all occasions Crooklands, Milnthorpe
Tel: 015395 67273
Sue Spencer BACP Registered COUNSELLING
in person or telephone FREE initial session 62217 07804 863408
www.suespencercounselling.com
CHRIS EASTON WELDING
Gates, Railings, Garden Ornaments
and General Fabrication
07917 402394
EDWARD DUCKETT & SON
Joinery specialists & Funeral directors
01524 784211 01524 781232
Kendal Wills 01539 728020
Wills & Lasting Powers of Attorneys
E:[email protected] www.kendalwills.co.uk
Member of the Institute of Professional Will Writers and compliant with the IPW code of practice.
Turn to Poole Townsend Your local Solicitor, Estate Agency & Financial Advisor First appointment FREE 4 Park Road, Milnthorpe T: 015395 62044 E: [email protected] www.pooletownsend.co.uk Poole Townsend are Independent Financial Advisers authorised & regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority FCA Regulated by Solicitors Regulation Authority SRA no 00076553
FISHWICKS FUNERAL SERVICE
Beetham Hall Beetham
63108
FUNERAL FLOWERS by
Cornucopia florist 015395 64340
www.cornucopia-florals.co.uk
FEB issue please send notices by 10th JAN
The Parish News is printed by S.I.D Designs, Mill Yard, Staveley LA8 9LR.
To the best knowledge of the Editorial Team all information is correct at time of
going to press 16th Nov 2015.
Whilst the Church is most grateful for the support of magazine advertisers,
no automatic endorsement of products or services can be assumed.
The Parish News is run by the Parish Churches of St Peter’s Heversham, St John's Levens and St Thomas’ Milnthorpe
by The Editorial Team: Revd Canon Ruth Crossley, Revd Sue Wilson, Jane Cushnie, Jill Butterworth, Gill Rodd, John Thorley, Margaret Barrow
E: [email protected] 015395 64582 (prefer Mon-Fri)
c/o Mrs Jane Cushnie, Dallam Barn, High Haverflatts, Milnthorpe, LA7 7DG
NEWS from Levens: Mrs Jill Butterworth, 3 Greengate Crescent, Levens E: [email protected] TEL: 61676
new memorials, repaints & renovations, additional inscriptions. Home visits available
KEVIN BATEMAN 01539 722838 www.parkinandjackson.co.uk
Welding & Fabrication Mild Steel, Stainless Steel & Aluminium
07973 634543
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St Peter’s Church, Heversham
and St Thomas’ Church, Milnthorpe
Priest-in-charge
The Reverend Susan Wilson The Vicarage, Woodhouse Lane,
Heversham, Milnthorpe, Cumbria LA7 7EW T: 015395 63125
Email: via website www.stpetersheversham.org Click on ‘contact us’ Click on ‘get in touch’
St John’s Church, Levens
Priest-in-charge
The Reverend Canon Ruth Crossley The Vicarage, Vicarage Road,
Levens, Kendal, Cumbria, LA8 8PY
T 015395 60223 E:[email protected]
Curate
The Revd Annette Miller
015395 33840
Retired Clergy The Revd Colin Honour The Revd Canon Tom Thompson The Revd Ron Rutter The Revd Bob Wilkinson
Lay Ministers Mr Roger Bingham Miss Frances Makin Mrs Linda Cooper Mrs Mary Orr Prof Anne Garden Mrs Pam Martin (Local)
Churchwardens
PCC Secretaries
PASTORAL VISITING in the PARISHES
Heversham: Mrs Sue Mellor 62409
Mrs Jill Shaw
Mr Peter Clarke
Milnthorpe: Mr John Ricketts 01524 761076
Mrs Margaret Barrow 64134
Levens: Mr Peter Martin 60441
Mrs Chris King 61550
Mr Don Smalley 60652
Milnthorpe St Thomas' Church Centre
Large upstairs room, ground floor room inc kitchen.
Geoff Gregory tel. 64082
Levens Institute Helen & Alan Miller 60334
Room hire
Bookings
Heversham Leasgill
Athenaeum Village Hall for hire
015395 62170 Roger/Pam
Levens Methodist Hall Please phone
Mr Brian Gray 61434
Revd Ruth Crossley 60223 Audrey Larkins 60769 Frances Makin 61417
email via website or phone Rev’d Sue Wilson 63125 Linda Cooper 63836
If you would like to arrange a pastoral visit for yourself, or for someone you know, at home or hospital please contact:
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Christmas in the Community
Sunday 20th December (also see pages 2 and 4 - 5)
9.30 am Christingle Service at St Peter’s, Heversham
4.00 pm Levens Carol Service at St John’s. mulled wine and mince pies
6.30 pm Carol Service at St Peter’s, Heversham
Thursday 24th December - Christmas Eve
4.00 pm Christingle Service for all the family at St Thomas’, Milnthorpe
4.00 pm Crib and Christingle Service for All the Family at St John’s, Levens
6.00 pm Crib Service at St Peter’s, Heversham
7.00 pm Carols and Mass at Christ the King Church, Milnthorpe
7.30 pm Milnthorpe Village Carol Service at St Thomas’, Milnthorpe
11.00 pm Communion at Christmas, St John’s, Levens
11.30 pm Midnight Parish Communion at St Peter’s, Heversham
Friday 25th December - Christmas Day
8.30 am Holy Communion at St Thomas’, Milnthorpe 10.30 am Family Service, followed by a short service of Holy Communion at St Peter’s, Heversham
10.30 am at Levens Methodist Church United Christmas Celebration for All the Family,
10.30 am Christmas Day Mass at Our Lady of Lourdes, Arnside
You are invited to the Christmas Service
for the whole community on Milnthorpe Green on Friday 18th December 10 am
We are delighted to welcome The Carnforth Salvation Army Band
followed by coffee in St Thomas’ Church Centre
