September 2025
Thwaites Village Hall is an important and worthwhile asset to our local community, providing a venue for many activities which bring the residents of Millom Without together. The management of the building and the playing field is in the hands of a committee of volunteers who meet bi-monthly for an hour or so to discuss maintenance, new projects, and other matters affecting the hall.
Unfortunately, we are currently without a Chairperson and by May 2026 we will also have the Treasurer role to fill. The current members have worked hard for many years to manage the hall, but their numbers are dwindling. We need new people to join the committee and take an active role in the running of the hall — particularly to take on the Chair and Treasurer roles.
Without sufficient people on the committee, there is a danger that the hall could close. If you want your village hall to remain available for community use, please get involved.
Next Meeting: Wednesday 17 September, 7.30pm at Thwaites Village Hall Meeting Room. Come along to see what’s involved — new faces are very welcome!
Thwaites Village Hall Playgroup restarts on Monday 15 September. Sessions run during term time from 10am–12pm. We have a wide range of play equipment for children and a large space where they can stretch their legs. We ask for a £2 contribution for each adult and child (50p for additional children). A healthy snack is served at 10.45am with tea and biscuits for adults.
We also hold two sessions each term at Thwaites School, giving children the opportunity to explore a school setting. These sessions are announced separately.
Thank you to everyone who attended and contributed to the Lady Hall Open Gardens on Tuesday 12 August. The sun shone, neighbours caught up, and the tea and cakes were enjoyed by all. The event raised nearly £800, divided between St Mary’s Hospice and the Bethesda Project in Burundi. A big thank you to everyone involved.
Thwaites School enjoyed a fun and busy end to the term before saying goodbye to its Year 6 leavers.
Held on Wednesday 9 July at Thwaites Village Hall, the assembly featured singing, dancing, and memories from the year. Awards were presented for science, sport, academic and outstanding achievement, community spirit, dedication, and kindness.
Mr Redhead thanked the Village Hall Committee for use of the venue and everyone who attended.
On Friday 11 July, Thwaites held its annual Sports Day in glorious sunshine. Events included sprinting, long-distance races, sack races, discus, long jump, and a penalty shoot-out. Congratulations to Team Windermere for lifting the trophy!
Also on 11 July, Class Three enjoyed an overnight camp at school — a special end-of-year treat chosen by Year Six. Activities included BBQs, games, marshmallows, and sleeping in tents. Huge thanks to Mr and Mrs Barrow, Mr Matterson, and Miss Jordan for their help and support.
Class Two visited Blackpool Zoo on 16 July as part of their “Extreme Environments” topic, meeting a variety of animals and learning about habitats. Behaviour was impeccable throughout the day.
Date: Saturday 6 September
Time: 5.30–7.30pm
Venue: The Hill Village Hall
Come and meet your neighbours! Bring your own drinks – nibbles provided.
Afterwards there will be a short award-winning film, “Shadow of the Mountain” by Simon Sayer, featuring local landscapes.
Date: Saturday 20 September, 7pm for 7.30pm
Celebrated local photographer Stephen Leece will present an illustrated talk on his work. All welcome.
New benches have been installed between Lady Hall and Hallthwaites. These recycled plastic benches, funded by the Parish Council, offer beautiful views of the surrounding landscape. A second bench will soon be installed on the opposite side of Lady Hall.
The Furness and District Tractor Run saw up to 75 vintage and modern tractors travel 40 miles through the Furness area — a great day for families and enthusiasts alike, with plenty of viewing points along the route.
Volunteers’ efforts are paying off, with red squirrels now spotted again in the Duddon Valley and near Corney Fell — their first appearance there in 15 years. The South Lakes Red Squirrel Group continues to create buffer zones to protect the returning population from invasive greys.
If you spot a squirrel, please email southlakesredsquirrelgroup@gmail.com with details and photos where possible.
The BEAT Route project promotes safe, car-free routes connecting communities to schools, workplaces, public transport, and leisure facilities. Around 70 people visited their stand at Black Combe Country Fair to learn more and share ideas.
To get involved, visit beatroute.org.uk or email beatroute2@gmail.com.
The Broughton Supper Club, founded just after WWII, has completed its 76th season and continues to thrive. The club meets monthly from September to April, providing a social evening with a two-course meal and guest speaker at the Square Café, Broughton.
First meeting: Wednesday 10 September
Speaker: Stephe Cove – “History Beneath Your Feet”
To join or try a taster session, contact:
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