Beck Allans Guest House

Wednesday 10 August 2011

Fledglings

July 2011

We have recently seen one nuthatch chick being fed by both parents on the wall by the river and this was followed by the male blackbird being kept busy feeding three chicks (unfortunately he lost his partner). The robins also produced two young, but this year we haven't seen the kingfisher.

Wednesday 18 August 2010

Honeymooners at Beck Allans Guesthouse

August 15th

This afternoon we celebrated the arrival of the newlywed happy couple Jodie and James with chilled Prosecco at Beck Allans. We had fresh flowers throughout and Jodie and James had breakfast in the Conservatory. We wish them all the best and hope they have a long and happy married life together. xx

Tuesday 22 June 2010

June 21st - Long day in the sun

Yesterday was the longest day and it was sunshine all the way - even the young rabbits were in the garden laid on their backs after eating most of my flowers!!
In the evening we were sat out watching the pink clouds drifting across Helm Crag and listening to the gentle ripple of the River Rothay close by - perfect.

Saturday 1 May 2010

Events Updates and Reminders

May Events - An evening of fashion by Mouse will be held in the Wordsworth Hotel on 6th May 2010, starting at 19:30 for 20:00. Tickets cost £8 and includes a glass of wine and canapes, raffle and open bar. Hosted by Grasmere WI who are raising money for, 'The Great North Air Ambulance'. Tickets available from The Wordsworth Hotel.
May Events - Hawkshead Church is the venue for the Ambleside Choral Society, who will be perfoming Vivaldi: Gloria; McDowall: Magnificat; Handel: Anthem for the foundling Hospital. Tickets cost £7.50 which includes wine, and can be purchased at the door, from members of the choir in advance or ring 015394 35041. Takes place on the 8th May 2010 at 19:30.
May Events - Wordsworth Trust Poetry Readings at 18:45 in St Oswald's Church. 11th May 2010 sees the launch of Chase Twichell and Andrew Forster's new collections. Tickets cost £7/£8, season tickets can also be purchased. Readings followed up with a two course meal at the Dale Lodge Hotel for £17 to £19 includes a glass of wine. Bookings call 015394 35544
May Events - Debate on controversial topics will be chaired by Prof. David Jackman in the Tithe Barn on the 12th May 2010, starting at 19:30. Topics covered in this particular debate are voluntary euthanasia, assisted suicide for those suffering from degenerative diseases where no medical treatment is possible. Abolishing poverty by increases in taxation at the upper levels or are there other possible ways to achieve this. Is God a shared vision for Christians, Jews and Muslims, and should we be putting them in a complementary relationship. Other topics that will be covered are the New Single Equality Act, as well as the Ofsted ruling which would affect all those working with children.
May Events - Wordsworth Trust Poetry Readings at 18:45 in St Oswald's Church. 25th May 2010 sees the launch of Ciaran Carson's new collection, and Adam o'Riordan's collection. Tickets cost £7/£8, season tickets can also be purchased. Readings followed up with a two course meal at the Dale Lodge Hotel for £17 to £19 includes a glass of wine. Bookings call 015394 35544
June Events - Grasmere Village Hall will be holding the Rushbearing Celidh on the 2nd June 2010 from 19:00, tickets available on the door, which includes a buffet meal.
June Events - Ambleside Rotary Club has organised a concert with K Shoes Male Voice Choir in St Oswald's at 19:30 on Friday 11th June.
June Events - Saturday 19th June at 19:30. Concert performed by Carlisle Cathedral Abbey Singers. Organised by Jeremy Suter, Director of Music. Held in St Oswald's Church.
June Events - Lakeland Composers Concert organised by Cumbrian Composer Chris Gibbs. St Oswald's on Sunday 27th June at 14:30.
July Events - Keldwyth Award Society which is a musical scholarship awarded to an outstanding young musician from Cumbria, every year, have organised the Keldwyth Preliminary Round in St Oswald's on the 19th July. Recipients are selected by competition in two stages, with the preliminary competition taking place in Grasmere at St Oswald's Church in July. Those selected perform a 10-12 minute programme in public in front of three judges whose task it will be to select four competitors to go forward to the final stage of the competition.
July Events - Grasmere Rushbearing is to be held on Saturday 24th July 2010. There will be a new format this year focussing on families and childrens entertainment, which means there is no longer any sports on the sports field, due to the change in demographic of those participating and partaking.
August Events - Wordsworth Summer School has organised Poetry Reading by Seamus Heaney on Sunday 1st August in St Oswald's. Starts at 20:30.

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