Westward Parish Council » Events http://www.westward.org.uk The parish of Westward is in Cumbria, on the edge of the Lake District. It is a rural community in a beautiful, and sometimes breathtaking environment. The parish is a collection of hamlets and is divided into the two electoral wards of Westward and Rosley. We are a vibrant community with many activities in the two village halls. The interests of the parish are represented by the members of the Parish Council Sun, 22 Jan 2012 15:33:01 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.6 en NORTHERN FELLS GROUP - Part time Vacancies http://www.westward.org.uk/2011/09/01/rthern-fells-group-part-time-vacancies/ http://www.westward.org.uk/2011/09/01/rthern-fells-group-part-time-vacancies/#comments Thu, 01 Sep 2011 12:21:05 +0000 Ann Watson http://www.westward.org.uk/?p=525

NORTHERN FELLS GROUP

 

The Northern Fells Group is a community charity working for the benefit and welfare of the inhabitants of the parishes of Boltons, Caldbeck, Castle Sowerby, Ireby & Uldale, Mungrisdale, Sebergham & Welton and Westward & Rosley.

 

We have two part-time vacancies:-

 

Group Co-ordinator

As a result of Sue Clarke, the current Group Co-ordinator, reducing her hours and becoming the Fundraising Co-ordinator, the Trustees wish to appoint a new Group Coordinator to be responsible for overall administration and management of all the Group’s activities.  The post is for 12.5 hours per week £6,110 per annum based at Millhouse Village Hall, starting as soon as is feasible.  Flexible working arrangements are possible.

 

Lend-a-Hand Service Co-ordinator

Doreen Gleed is retiring from the post of Lend-a-Hand Service Co-ordinator at the end of this year.  The role includes recruiting and supporting volunteers, taking referrals and arranging for volunteers to provide assistance.  The post is for 10 hours per week £4,888 per annum.  Flexible working arrangements are essential.

 

Closing date for both the above vacancies is Monday 17th October and interviews will be held on Monday 24th October 2011.

 

More details of both posts and an application form by post or email are available from:  Sue Clarke Northern Fells Group Millhouse Village Hall, Millhouse, Hesket Newmarket, Wigton CA7 8HR 016974 78094 or 016973 71202  sue.clarke@northernfellsgroup.org.uk

]]> http://www.westward.org.uk/2011/09/01/rthern-fells-group-part-time-vacancies/feed/ The Coffee Shop at Mosedale Meeting House http://www.westward.org.uk/2011/06/07/the-coffee-shop-at-mosedale-meeting-house/ http://www.westward.org.uk/2011/06/07/the-coffee-shop-at-mosedale-meeting-house/#comments Tue, 07 Jun 2011 07:55:46 +0000 Ann Watson http://www.westward.org.uk/?p=505 Opening on Thursday 30th June.

 

Open for Teas, Coffees, home made cakes, light lunches,

Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays 10am to 5pm, and Sundays 2pm to 5pm,

Until September 4th.

 

Exhibition and sales of local art and craft and books.

 

Bric a Brac in the barn.

 

About 50 volunteers are involved, from all our seven parishes – helping on the coffee shop rota, baking or making soup! Proceeds to the Northern Fells Group services, and the rent we pay helps the Quakers of Mosedale to maintain the beautiful, peaceful, historic building. We are grateful to the Mosedale Friends for the opportunity to run the coffee shop again this year.

 

If you would be interested to volunteer please contact the organiser, Antoinette Ward, on 016974 78220 or email: aw.caldbeck@googlemail.com

 

Northern Fells Group: Boltons, Caldbeck, Castle Sowerby, Ireby/Uldale, Mungrisdale, Sebergham/Welton and Westward/Rosley parishes.

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Free swims make a huge splash

People aged 16 and under and the over-60s

have lapped up free swimming opportunities at pools in Allerdale over the last year.

 

 

Contracts Performance officer

, said: “This is a great way to have fun and keep healthy without having to shell out a penny.

 

 

leisure page at www.allerdale.gov.uk/leisure

 

Allerdale Borough Council also extended the extending free swimming opportunities to pools in Aspatria, Maryport and Wigton on 1 March 2010 for 12 months.

 

Free Swimming is available in specified sessions at each of the three swimming pools, please contact the pools on the numbers below or visit the Council’s leisure page at www.allerdale.gov.uk/leisure

for more details.

 

 

 

 

ENDS

Notes

1. For more information contact Daniel Cattanach or Helen Murphy on 01900 702526, corp.comms@allerdale.gov.uk

 

]]> http://www.westward.org.uk/2010/05/12/free-swims-allerdale-district-swimming-pools/feed/ Northern Fells Group Youth Initiative http://www.westward.org.uk/2010/02/26/northern-fells-group-youth-initiative/ http://www.westward.org.uk/2010/02/26/northern-fells-group-youth-initiative/#comments Fri, 26 Feb 2010 17:15:04 +0000 Ann Watson http://www.westward.org.uk/?p=402 EASTER ACTIVITIES PROGRAMME 2010

Telephone 016974 78094 email:sue.clarke@northernfellsgroup.org.uk
By post: Millhouse Village Hall, Millhouse, Hesket Newmarket, Wigton CA7 8HR

Web site: www.northernfellsgroup.org.uk

DATE

 

 

 ACTIVITY

 

 

 PLACE

 

 

 TIME

 

 
       
Monday 29th March

 

 

 1. Taekwondo£3 ea.

 

 Ireby Globe Hall, Ireby

 

 

 9.30 – 10.306-10 yrs old

10.45 – 11.45

11+ yrs

 

 
Tuesday 30 March

 

 

 2. Archery with Country Experience – Neil Watson and Jim SkivingtonAge 6- 11 £3.00 ea

12 and over £3.00 ea

 

 

 Fellview School, Caldbeck

 9.45am -12.30pm6-11 yrs old

1pm-4.30pm

12yrs and over

 

 
Wednesday31th March

 

 

 3. Football CoachingSue Robson

£1 each

 

 

 Fellview School, Caldbeck - weather depending

 

 

 1pm-3pm6-11 yrs old
April 1stThursday

 

 

 

 4. Map Reading – Mike Simpson£3 each

 

 

 Route to be advised in our area by Mike

 

 

 9.30 am – 12.30 pmAge 8 -16 yrs

Afternoon session available

 

 
Tuesday 6th April

 

 

 5. Making Felt Pictures£5 each

 

 

 Hesta Scene shop, Caldbeck

 

 

 10am – 12pm6-8 yrs old

1pm – 4pm

9-12 yrs old

 

 
Wednesday 7th April

 

 

 6. Mod Rock Clay Sculpting£5 each

 

 

 Hesta Scene shop, Caldbeck

 

 

 10am – 12.30pm1.30 – 4.30pm

9-12yrs old only

NB 2 sessions available

 
Thursday 8th April

 

 

 7. Climbing at Sandale, Nr Ireby with country experience Neil Watson and Jim Skivington£3 each

 

 

 Sandale, Ireby

 

 

 9.45am-12.30pm6-11yrs old

1pm-4.30pm

12+ yrs old

 

 
Friday 9th April

 

 

 8. Adventure Cycling£5 each

 

 

 Fellview School, Caldbeck

 

 

 9am-12pm8-16 yrs old

 

 
 

 

 Health and Safety/Booking Form (double sided) available separately. See Web Site or from your local school. Look forward to seeing you all. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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