SESSIONS aimed at fun, education and boosting health have proved to be a feature of a busy South Cumbrian base aimed at residents of Ulverston’s Honeypot housing estate.

The Mail, on Monday, June 28 in 1993, described the setting up of a new women’s group based at the Dale Street Community Centre.

It noted: “The Friday afternoon meetings of the group are unusual in that instead of having mums and kids all in the same room together, the children go into a creche while the women have talks on a range of interesting subjects.

“The group was the brainchild of three women living on the Honeypot estate who mentioned it to Cumbria County Council community development worker Shirley Carr.”

It resulted in sessions at the centre on reflexology, sugar craft, aromatherapy and educational psychology.

There was also a visit by psychotherapist Jane McQuillin with a talk on self-awareness.

The article noted: “The creche is in an adjoining room and the youngsters have a great time, running about and playing with toys, under the supervision of two assistants.”

The community centre hosted an annual summer playscheme, aimed at youngsters aged from five to 11.

The Mail, on August 10 in 1994, noted: “Under the guidance of volunteer organisers Lynn Elliott and Dawn Wright, from Ulverston, and Catherine Carr, from Kirkby, children have been enjoying a range of activities,including aerobics, tie dyeing, outdoor sports, a juggling workshop and a tuckshop.

“They could  also pick up football and cricket skills with professional coaching.”

The 1994 playscheme was supported by £650 from the Low Furness and Ulverston Neighbourhood Forum.

Jason Poulton, aged seven, won a 1994 contest by the Honeypot Residents Association to design a new logo for the Dale Street Community Centre.

His winning design stood out from 55 entries submitted by pupils at Dale Street and Sir John Barrow schools.

He won a selection of art materials.