The Local Community
SNIPPETS:
These photos show radically different approaches
to shelters, both in sensitive
locations in the central Lakes, with wide
cost differences.
The Grasmere design was built in the 70’s and has weathered well and still looks good, using traditional materials, it is very much in keeping with its surroundings. It doesn’t need glass/plastic windows and the total cost would be many times that of the other design. Practical and low maintenance long term.
Chapel Stile had no bus shelter/bus sign
previously so this pinpoints where the bus
stops. It is of an urban design and could
provide some shelter from Langdale rain.
Its plastic see through panels may be for safety but are unlikely to last very long without damage. All the materials are non traditional and bear no relationship to the local architecture, even the plinth is urban, when it might have had a local stone kerb.
Unlikely to appeal to overnighters, perhaps? What do residents think? DW
Langdale Village Hall ...the perfect venue
This excellent village hall offers an ideal venue for a multitude of events and activities for up to 120 people. It is perfect for listening, playing, eating, dancing, celebrating, exhibiting and more! The hall is an attractive and well equipped facility, offering a recently refurbished kitchen and a good selection of seating and tables. Car parking facilities available close by. Easy access with disabled facilities. Premises licence for all activities/regulated entertainment, except Sale of Alcohol, for which Temporary Event Notice required. Available for hire at reasonable rates for meetings and functions. For further information telephone 015394 37361
Advert for new Treasurer
A new Hon. Treasurer is currently being sought from early April for Langdale Village Hall. There are rarely more than 2 full meetings per year, and the accounting system is in good order.
Payments made are relatively few (annual rent, insurance, electricity bills, plus maintenance and expenses as and when required). Hiring income, for which invoices are issued, averages £200 per month and the key holder liaises over actual usage. The accounts have been done
on computer in the past, but a simple account book system would suffice. This is a voluntary activity that can be fitted in around your own life.
Contact Hon. Secretary Rosemary Park on 015394 37247.
A recent entry to our website gave the following comment:
We own a timeshare property in Elterwater and really enjoy the time we spend in Langdale. We were particularly pleased to be able to use the cycle path between Elterwater and Skelwith Bridge this February. We are keen cyclists and it was wonderful to be able to use this path instead of the road.
I know there can be lots of opposition to cyclists using what used to be a footpath but as 50 somethings we, like many other cyclists ride responsibly, always giving way to walkers. It would be wonderful if we could use the path which runs by the riverside (from Elterwater) to Chapel Stile to join with the bridleway further up. I know change is often slow but we would like to thank those who made the effort to make cycling safer from Elterwater to Skelwith Bridge.
We rarely get comments from cyclists; what do you think of this present pathway becoming a bridleway? Should any other local footpaths become bridleways? DW
CONISTON COUNTRY FAIR, Coniston Hall, Sunday
July 20.
Traditional fair in lakeside setting, details
from 015394 37360,
www.conistoncountryfair.com
Little Langdale rainfall in 2007
Total for the year:
2142 mm, 84.33 inches. Average since 1991 94.9 inches.
Wettest months:
January 11 inches and December 12.75 inches (with over 5 inches
between 27th. & 30th. Dec). June and July also wet with over 7 and
9 inches respectively.
Driest months:
April 2.99 inches and May 3.9 inches.
Total dry days: 174
Dry Spells:
21 days from March 30th, 12 days from August 20th and 11 days from
December 10th. Graham Stirrup
Bill Birketts Photography - www.billbirkett.co.uk
The header photograph was taken by Bill Birkett who has also just launch a series of (blank cards) 'Wild Flowers of The Lake District' - there are four in the series Orange Hawkeed, Water Lily, Wild (Dog) Rose and Heath Spotted Orchid, and they were all photographed in Little Langdale during the year. They should retail (in cellophane pouch along with envelope) at around £1.50. Retail outlets so far are Langdale Co-op, Sam Reid's Bookshop in Grasmere, Fred's Bookshop and Wearing's Bookshop in Ambleside. Click on the image to see larger photographs and click on the link above to see more examples on the website.
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LANGDALE VILLAGE HALL
Tel: 015394 37361
Regular meetings:
Monday 14th. April British Legion 7.30
Thursday 1st. May Polling Day, local elections
Thursday, 29th. May Church PCC Food Day
Monday, 2nd. June Church PCC
Monday, 9th. June British Legion
SKELWITH & DISTRICT COMMUNITY CENTRE
Over the last few years, the centre has improved its facilities considerably. It now has a large, pleasant, re-painted meeting hall, a smaller meetings room, excellent kitchen facilities, new toilet (including toilet for people with disabilities) improved external lighting and a brand new roof. The ample car parking space and pleasant setting is proving attractive to users. Offering quality and convenience for your event, please contact Giles Taylor on 015394 32683 or Janet Martindale on 015394 32594 to book.
WORSHIP:
Holy Trinity Church (C.E.):
Chapel Stile. Regular services held Sundays, 10.30 am.
Little Langdale Chapel:
3.00 pm on second Sunday of the month.
MOBILE LIBRARY
Tuesday mornings April 22, May 13, June 3, July 15
Chapel Stile 10.00-10.15hrs
Elterwater, 10.25– 10.40.
Barrow Library, 01229 894 376
No service now to Little Langdale & Brathay,Clappersgate
LANGDALE LUNCH CLUB for local people aged over 60.
Generally the third Tuesday in the month at 12.30 pm for lunch at the Britannia Inn. Organiser : Mrs. Margaret Elliott, 37670
LANGDALE UNDER 5s Mothers and toddlers, Wednesdays 10.00—12 noon at Langdale Village Hall.
Toys, visitors welcome, contact Heather Sanderson.
LANGDALE WIVES GROUP an open invitation to all ladies to join the group, whatever your age or marital status, leader: Mrs. Val Sykes, 37244
LANGDALE YOUTH CLUB for 10—18 year olds: games, activities, outings, events, Wednesdays, 7.00—9.00 pm at Langdale Village Hall, contact Vanessa Robinson, 37524
OLDER FOLKS PARTY
Christmas party, summer outing.
Secretary: Rosemary Park 37247
