WRIGGLY creatures from a nature reserve in Bouth, near Ulverston, would soon be taking up residence in North Walney Infants School’s new wildlife pond, The Mail reported in July 1993.
Hay Bridge Nature Reserve cleared out its pond every September and had offered the school water creatures and weed to start off their wildlife area.
THROW: John Fogharty, 12, takes part in the welly throwing contest at North Walney Primary School summer fayre in 1996
The school pond, which had recently been filled, was lined with a rubber liner donated by Barrow firm Scott Ltd, which would have cost more than £300.
In 1995 the reception class at North Walney School visited James Dunn Park on Walney Island for a teddy bears’ picnic.
Pupils from North Walney Primary School did not need to take their sandwiches to school on one day early in 1995.
For their lunch was provided by the Monihar restaurant in Dalton Road, Barrow.
A visit to the restaurant was arranged as part of a project for year two pulls about different foods from around the world.
Children tucked into some Indian dishes, saw how the food was prepared in the kitchen and even had a go at making snacks themselves.
DRESS UP: An Imperial School of Dance performer at North Walney Primary School summer fayre in 1996
There was plenty of sunshine on show at North Walney Primary School’s summer fayre in June 1996.
Among the attractions were displays by the Imperial School of Dance, a welly throwing contest and burgers cooked on a barbecue.
In 1996 North Walney Primary School had a new play area for its nursery pupils.
It was the culmination of fundraising efforts from various group.
EAT: Abida Ahmed demonstrates how to make tandoori chicken to children from North Walney Primary School during their visit to the Monihar restaurant in 1995
The school, parents and the local community association all worked hard to raise funds to pay for the play area - which had been nicknamed 'The Patio' by pupils.
And Cumbria County Council, through its under-fives committee, had weighed in with the cash to buy play equipment and furniture such as a pull-along cart in which the children could travel in style.
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