We have continued to hold our Herrington Ward Surgery at the Middle Herrington Methodist Church, Crow Lane. This has proved to be very convenient for ward residents and we are grateful for use of this ideal venue. Our regular Lakeside Ward Surgery is held at the Amalfi Tower Community Room, again an excellent venue, while our next surgery will be at the impressive Jubilee Centre, Allendale Road, Farringdon.

Robert

We both have been very pleased with the venue of our last two Ward Surgeries at the Middle Herrington Methodist Church in Crow Lane and with their agreement hope to use it in the future. On both occasions we have received a continuous number of people and thanks are due to Colin Orr from the Church in giving ourselves and visiting residents alike, a most friendly welcome.

Robert 

It has been a great pleasure, since my election as ward Councillor, to find out more about the Herrington Heritage Society and become, along with Robert, a regular at their monthly meetings. The talks, which are the main part of the evening, have so far been on subjects as varied as Carlisle Cathedral, the twin resorts, (Roker and Seaburn), with another just last week on cigarette cards from Colin Orr. The meetings are held in Middle Herrington Methodist Church, Crow Lane and are very well supported.

The talk on the twin resorts was particularly significant as it gave a detailed history of our coastal area. Indeed on viewing the slides many people were left with the sad conclusion that facilities, especially at Seaburn, were so much better and varied in the 1960's than they are now.
 
Michael

Councillors Oliver and Dixon attended the annual show at the Scout Hut in Herrington to view the many wonderful entries, among them: leeks, flowers, craft and a children’s section containing mini gardens. This year’s show had more entries and more visitors than ever and prizes were awarded by Marion Foster from the BBC. Councillor Oliver won first prize in the photography section for his picture of a thistle taken near Cordoba in Southern Spain.

Robert