Issue No. 249 April 2015 Baptism:-‐ 15th March Harry Docherty. Brampton. SERVICES (All at Farlam unless stated) Sunday 5th April Easter Day Holy Communion at 11 am .Rev’d E.Gough Sunday 12th April NO SERVICE at Farlam. 9.15 am Morning Service at Talkin. Sunday 19th April Holy communion at 9.30 am Rev’d E.Johnsen. Sunday 26th April Holy Communion at 11 am Rev’d J. Murray. Other Services at Brampton Holy Communion at 9.30 am each Sunday. Special Early Service at Brampton old Church on Easter Sunday at 6 am. HALLBANKGATE W.I. April 23rd at 7.30pm In The Lacy Thompson Hall. Speaker:-‐Carwhinley Preserves. Competition:-‐Jam Dish Hostess:-‐Mrs Watson & Mrs.Williamson FARLAM CHURCH PLANT SALE. This will be held on May 17th (further information to follow next Month) Donations of plants welcome please contact the Churchwardens. Clergy:-‐Team Rector Rev’d R.Tulloch 016977 41304. Team Vicar Rev’ E.Johnsen 01228 670248 Church Wardens:-‐ Mr.I.Howatt 016977 46274 & Mr.A.Williams 01697746436 All copy for the May News to be in by 14th April to the editor I.Howatt West View The Park Hallbankgate .CA8 2PF HOLY WEEK 2015 Tuesday 31st March 9.30 -‐ 10am Silent Meditation in Hayton Church 7.30pm Personal Reflections & Meditations on the Way of the Cross: St Mary Magdalene’s, Hayton. Led by David Wade. Wednesday 9.30am Holy Communion: St Martin’s Brampton st
1 April 7pm Taize Service at Talkin Church Maundy Thursday 7.30pm Holy Communion: St Martin’s Brampton 2nd April Good Friday 3rd April 11am Walk of Witness in Brampton: Starts at URC. A Brampton Churches Together event. Farlam Church (Kirkhouse) 11-‐ 11.30am Church open for silent vigil for the persecuted Church. 11.30am Begin to gather for ‘Carrying the Cross’: a walk from Farlam Church to Lanercost Priory. Distance 2.8 miles. Unlike Simon of Cyrene no one will be forced to carry the cross! Speak to Edward on 01228 670248 if lifts back from Lanercost are needed. Hot drinks and hot cross buns before we go. 12 noon to 3pm Children’s Event (ages 5 – 11), Brampton Methodist Church Hall. Includes lunch. Ring Tim Edwards 016977 41864 for more info. A Brampton Churches 2pm Deanery Good Friday Service 2pm: Lanercost Priory Together event. MINUTE of the Meeting of FARLAM PARISH COUNCIL held in
HALLBANKGATE VILLAGE HALL, HALLBANKGATE on WEDNESDAY, 14th
JANUARY, 2015 at 7.30 p.m.
PRESENT
Councillor I. Howatt (Chairman) (in the Chair)
Councillor A. Shaw
Councillor S. Bowles
Councillor A. Radcliffe
Councillor C. Marsh
Councillor C. Raine
IN ATTENDANCE – Clerk
ALSO ATTENDING – Councillor S. Bowman, Carlisle City Council
76/14 APOLOGIES FOR ABSENCE
RESOLVED to note that apologies were received from Councillor F. Shaw
(work) and County Councillor W. Graham (attending other meeting)
77/14 REQUESTS FOR DISPENSATION
RESOLVED to note that no requests for dispensation were received.
78/14
DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST
RESOLVED to note that no declarations of interest were received.
79/14
MINUTES
79/14.1 Minute of the Meeting held on 12th November 2014 was submitted.
RESOLVED to authorise the Chairman to sign the minutes of the meeting
held on 12th November 2014, confirmed as a true and accurate record.
80/14
LOCAL GOVERNMENT ACT 1972 – FILLING OF VACANCY
There were 4 vacancies to fill and letters of interest were submitted from
Mr. A. Murray and Mr. R. Hinton.
RESOLVED to co-opt Mr. A. Murray and Mr. R. Hinton to the Parish
Council. As both new members were absent from the meeting, the declaration of
acceptance of office would be signed prior to the start of the next meeting.
81/14 PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
RESOLVED to note that there were no members of the public present.
82/14 REPRESENTATIVES' REPORTS
RESOLVED to note there were no reports.
83/14
TOWN AND COUNTRY PLANNING APPLICATIONS
RESOLVED to note that there were no planning applications to be considered.
84/14
FINANCIAL MATTERS
84/14.1 BANK RECONCILIATION to 14.12.14
There was submitted a report by the Clerk on the reconciliation of the
Council’s financial records with its bank account statements.
RESOLVED to receive and note the bank reconciliation and balance of the
HSBC Account to 14th December 2014 of £5,881.18.
84/14.2
EXPENDITURE TO APPROVE
RESOLVED to authorise the following expenditure for payment:●
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£183.61
£43.00
£9.40
£1,000.00
£4,450.00
£850.00
A. Riddell – net wage to 31.01.15
HMR&C – PAYE
Brampton Parish Council – SLCC contribution
Cut n’ Edge – grass cutting
Geltsdale Windows - Village hall improvements
Geltsdale Windows – Village hall improvements
84/14.3 BUDGET 2015/16
A draft budget statement was submitted to the meeting in order that
members could agree the precept for the financial year 2015/16.
RESOLVED, after discussion, that the precept for the next financial year
would increase by 2% to £3,347.00. Proposed by Councillor Raine, seconded by
Councillor A. Shaw, all agreed.
84/14.4 2014-2016 NATIONAL SALARY AWARD
Details of the national pay award for 2014-2016 for the Clerk was
submitted to the meeting. The Clerk would receive a 2.2% increase from
January 1st 2015 with an additional pro rata non-consolidated payment for
the Clerk of £100.00.
RESOLVED to note and approve the pay award.
85/14
RISK ASSESSMENT
A report was submitted by the Clerk on the risk assessment produced for
Farlam Parish Council for 2014/15.
RESOLVED to approve the risk assessment for 2014/15.
86/14 CO-OP STORE DEVELOPMENTS
Councillor Bowles reported on the developments at the Co-op store in
Hallbankgate in the hope that the shop can continue to offer services to the
community after the Co-op close the store. A group called Hallbankgate Hub has
been set up to move things forward. The group has had meetings, formed a
committee, is looking into the process of community assets, started a facebook
page but is in need of funding to set up a website and printing of questionnaires.
RESOLVED, after discussion, that the Clerk would print 450 copies of the
questionnaire on the office photocopier at a cost to Farlam Parish Council and
that Farlam Parish Council would fund the group £200.00 to set up a website.
87/14 SPEED INDICATION DEVICES (S.I.D.)
87/14.1 S.I.D. SURVEY
Councillor Howatt reported on the responses received from the S.I.D. survey.
87/14.1 RESOLVED to note the report.
87/14.2 RESOLVED that the Clerk would ask a Highways Officer from
the County Council to attend a future meeting and advise on calming measures.
87/14.2 S.I.D. FUNDING
Councillor A. Shaw reported that there had been no meeting of the Farlam Parish
Trust to discuss funding for S.I.D.’s in the area. No other sources of funding had
been investigated and that the matter would be looked into again after the
Highway’s Officer had advised on possible calming measures.
RESOLVED to note the report.
88/14 WEBSITE
Councillor Bowles asked what progress had been made with the Parish
Council website.
The Clerk reported that she had not yet had a meeting with Bounce-itaround. As the Clerk was already working 3-4 hours per week when the contract
was for 2 there hadn’t been time nor had any councillors submitted information to
be used on the website.
RESOLVED that Councillor Bowles would ask if the person setting up the
website for Hallbankgate Hub could
help and would report back.
89/14 CHRISTMAS TREE
RESOLVED to note a report from Councillor A. Shaw that a Christmas tree
would no longer be supplied by Mr. Bell and that the Parish Council would have to
look into costs if they were to continue to provide one.
90/14 HIGHWAYS REPORT
RESOLVED to note that no report had been received from County
Councillor W. Graham.
91/14 CALC
The following correspondence from CALC was received and noted:91/14.1CALC CIRCULAR – December 2014/January 2015
91/14.2
FUNDING FOR COMMUNITY TRANSPORT OPERATORS – Email
from D. Claxton.
91/14.3
CAPPING, SECTION 137 LIMIT, TRANSPARENCY CODE –
Email from D. Claxton.
91/14.4
CONNECTING CUMBRIA PHASE 2 CONSULTATION – Email
from D. Claxton.
91/14.5
D. Claxton.
91/14.6
HADRIAN’S WALL DRAFT MANAGEMENT PLAN – Email from
PLANNING – Email from D. Claxton
92/14 CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED BY THE CLERK
RESOLVED to note that the following correspondence had been received:92/14.1 PARISH COUNCIL AND VILAGE HALL CAPITAL GRANT SCHEMES
2015/16 – Letter from Zoe Sutton, Rural Development Officer, Carlisle City
Council.
RESOLVED to note that the Village Hall Committee would be applying for a
grant.
92/14.2 POLICE NEWSLETTER – January 2015.
93/14 LITERATURE AVAILABLE IN OFFICE
NOTED that the following literature is available from the office for any
interested Councillors:93/14.1
NOTICE OF EXECUTIVE KEY DECISIONS – 31st December 2014.
93/14.2 ACT GAZETTE – Winter 2014.
94/14 AGENDA ITEMS FOR NEXT MEETING
Agenda items to be submitted to the Clerk by Thursday 5th March 2015.
95/14 DATE OF NEXT MEETING – Wednesday 11th March 2015, 7.30pm,
Hallbankgate Village Hall.
BRAMPTON CONMMUNITY CENTRE EVENTS for MAY 2015
Please note that the Centre will be closed on Monday 4th May for
the May Day Holiday and Monday 25th May for the Spring Holiday
Tuesday 12 May
Overshot Weaving with Jan Beadle 10.00-4.00 in The Hut.
Tel: 016977 45023 for details.
Saturday 16 May
Brampton Film Club
‘A Most Wanted Man’ Cert 15.
Doors open 6.45 for refreshments. Film Starts 7.30pm
New members welcomed. Details See: www.bramptonfilmclub.org
Tuesday 19th May
Brampton and District 50+ Forum AGM
Lunch at 12.30 pm £4.00 Please book in advance Tel: 016977 45023
AGM 1.30pm and Speaker.
Tuesday 19 May Bingo.
7.30-9.30pm £1.00 entrance includes refreshments. All welcome.
Thursday 21 May
Brampton Local History Group
Field Trip to Spadeadam with Stephen Parker
Tuesday 26 May
Family Workshop with Eileen and Sue in The Hut. 10.30-‐12.00 noon. £3.50 per child. 5 years and upwards Wave the Flag. Make a flag with fabric and decorate with your own special design. ,
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Hallbankgate Village School News
GE SCHO
Although it’s a short term,
there has been a lot to pack
into five weeks…
Rehearsals are well underway for our performance at
the U-Dance Festival at the Sands Centre in April.
U-Dance is a project supported by Arts Council England to
increase dance opportunities for children across the country.
Our choreography is linked to this term’s topic, ‘Our
Dynamic Earth’, building on what we have learnt about
volcanoes. Our exciting performance tells the story of
Pompeii and Vesuvius through dance.
March 2015
Red Nose Day
This year to support Comic Relief
the School Council decided to follow
the theme of funny faces by bringing in masks or
having faces painted in school. The children baked
and decorated funny face biscuits and invited
families, friends and members of the community to
join us in school for afternoon tea.
The Heritage Survival Band, a group of exceptionally
talented musicians from Zimbabwe, stopped by to do a
Music Workshop with us before their gig at Hallbankgate
Village Hall on 6th March. Their particular style of Afro-fusion
draws on modern influences whilst upholding familiar
traditional rhythms.
It seems that 2015 is set to be a year of
change at Hallbankgate School.
After 25 years of service Mrs Warwick has decided
to hang up her chef whites and enjoy a welldeserved life of retirement. Thankfully though, she
would still like to come into school each week to
help listen to readers, so we are not losing her
completely once she officially retires in May.
Congratulations also go to Mrs Gascoigne, who
has been successful in securing a full-time position
at James Rennie School.
A huge thank you goes to both members of staff
for their hard work and commitment to the school
over the years. We will miss having them both as
part of our team here and wish them the best of
luck for the future.
Learning from each other – Building successful learners