Last updated 00:29, Saturday, 15 November 2008

Many thanks to all those who organised and contributed to a well-attended Remembrance Day at the Centre. A service was held in the main Memorial Hall on Sunday 9th, with 30 to 40 people present for prayers and readings. Nigel Williamson, manager of the Centre, read out the names that are listed on the War Memorial, of those who gave their lives in two World Wars and a two-minute silence was observed. More people gathered to watch poppy wreaths being laid outside on the War Memorial cross, by Ilene Forsyth for Arthuret Parish Council; Pat White and Callum Dawson representing the Community Centre; Jean Ostle for the Evergreens; Shirley Johnston for the Brownies and Bob Dodds representing the Labour Party. Wreaths were also laid for the Army, the Navy, the Army Cadets and the Cricket Club.

“Lest We Forget” - the Remembrance Day display in the main hall - generated a lot of interest. Thanks to Arthuret parish council and also to Ivor Gray, John Monaghan and Gordon Routledge for their unique and much appreciated contributions. We hope this will become a regular fixture each year and we’re keen to add to it, if this has jogged memories or sent you looking through old family photos.

Glyn Williams of the Angling Development Board is trying to establish whether there’s enough interest to run a two-day Level one Coaching Course for Fly Fishers in the New Year. If you’re interested, please contact the Centre for more details. 


The November Whist drive will be held on 15th and the Christmas Whist Drive will be on 20th December, both from 7.30pm.  All are welcome.

Arthuret Church Sale will be held on 15th November from 2-4pm.

Hethersgill Vintage Club meets on 19th November, for Tales of a Village Shopkeeper, with Scottish Music (ladies invited).

On 4th December, from 1pm, Chaplins will be presenting a children’s entertainment, “The Woodcutter and the Wolf” for the children and staff of Longtown Primary School.

Longtown Horticultural Society meets on 3rd December, for The History of Carlisle’s Parks

The WI hold their next monthly meeting at 7pm on Monday 7th December. Contact the Community Centre for more details.

Arthuret Parish Council’s Carol Concert will be held at the Centre on 18th December from 6pm to 7pm with doors opening at 5.30 for viewing of the children’s Christmas cards.

The Border Reivers’ Dance and Supper will be held on 19th from 8pm (tickets only – contact the centre for more details).

The Scottish Reel Charity Fundraiser will be held on 28th December, with proceeds going to various groups, including the Longtown Youth Project.

Brampton Deanery Synod will hold their annual meeting at the Centre on 19th January. And an advance notice that Blood Donors will be at the Centre on Tuesday 27th January, from 1 to 6pm

Regular Activities at LMHCC

Age Concern meets every Monday at 10am (please contact the Community Centre initially, if you hope to join) 
Bingo in the Bar, on Monday, Tuesday and Thursday at 7pm
Longtown Youth Project meets on Monday at 7pm, Tuesday at 7.30pm and Thursday’s all girls session is also from 7.30pm
Rainbows (under 8s) on Tuesdays at 5.30pm
Scottish Slimming every Wednesday at 7pm 
Brownies (8 to 11) on Thursdays at 6pm 
Youth table tennis is on Fridays, from 5.45 to 8.45pm