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Month: July 2025

Volunteer at Lancaster Grand Theatre

Volunteer At Lancaster Grand Theatre

Do you love the theatre? Ever thought about volunteering?

Volunteering at thw theatre is generally about ushering and running the coffee bars, but you do get to see the show for free – although you need to be watching the audience at the same time.

They are looking for people of all ages and backgrounds to join the team, but especially

  • Men of all ages
  • Young and young-at-heart volunteers
  • People with daytime availability in December (for Panto season)

Chaperones are also required – especially for the panto, which will involve 20+ young people under age 16.

People can join as a ‘Footlights’ members which involves working backstage or possibly even performing on stage!

Interested? Love the theatre? Ready for a new challenge?

To find out more and/or apply, click here.https://lancastergrand.co.uk/about/volunteering/

Temporary Road Closure - Carr Bank Aug/Sept

Temporary Road Closure: Carr Bank Road, Storth – August/September 2025

A temporary road closure has been put in place to allow Electricity North West Limited to carry out utility works which are expected to commence 11th August 2025 and anticipated to take 35 days to complete.

Please see below details of the extents of the restriction and any alternative route which may be in place, the relevant legal notice can be viewed here and a location plan clearly showing these extents can be found on one.network here.

Location: Carr Bank Road, Storth, from its junction with Keasdale Road, extending in a south easterly direction for a distance of approx. 240 metres.

Alternative Route: A suitable alternative route will be signed and made available via the unrestricted sections of Carr Bank Road, Black Dyke Road and Sandside Road (B5282). A way for pedestrians and dismounted cyclists will be maintained at all times.

N.B Passage for Emergency Vehicles will be maintained where required for the duration of this restriction.

Should you have any queries in relation to this temporary Order please contact the Highways Hotline by calling 0300 373 3306 or via the Westmorland & Furness Council website, quoting the reference TTROW/14931

Emergency Closure Silverdale Road

Emergency Road Closure: Silverdale Road, Arnside – 7th-27th July 2025

An emergency road closure has been put in place by United Utilities Water because of the likelihood of danger to the public, due to a burst water main.

This notice will be in force for a period of up to 21 days from 7th July 2025, as and when the relevant signs are displayed. It is anticipated that the restriction will be required for 21 days.

Please see below details of the extents of the restriction(s) and any alternative route(s) which may be in place, the relevant legal notice can be viewed here and a location plan clearly showing these extents can be found here.

Location: Silverdale Road, Arnside, from a point approx. 115 metres south west of its junction with The Meadows, extending in a south westerly direction for a distance of approx. 100 metres.

Alternative Route: A suitable alternative route will be signed and made available via the unrestricted sections of Silverdale Road, Cove Road, Park Road, Ford Lane, Cold Well Lane, Black Dyke Road and Briery Bank. A way for pedestrians and dismounted cyclists will be maintained at all times.

N.B Passage for Emergency Vehicles will be maintained where required for the duration of this restriction.

Should you have any queries in relation to this temporary Order please contact the Highways Hotline by calling 0300 373 3306 or via the Westmorland & Furness Council website, quoting the reference TTROW/15836

Dallam Summer School August 2025

Dallam Summer School – 27th-29th August 2025

Dallam School are holding a 3-day Summer School from Wednesday, 27th to Friday, 29th August designed to help incoming Year 7 students build confidence, establish friendships and familiarise themselves with the school site and routines ahead of the new academic year.

The programme is also being offered to Year 5 students to further develop connections with our feeder schools and the wider community.

The Summer School will run in-line with a normal school day (8.50am-3.15pm) to provide a familiar structure and rhythm.

The day will be spilt into 5 sections covering creative, academic, physical and practical themes.

The cost is £30 per day, but there is a discounted rate for booking all 3 days of £75.

Students must bring a packed lunch. A snack and juice will be supplied at break.

To book, contact Janet Hornby on 015395 65165 or email: j.hornby@dallamschool.co.uk

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Vacancy for Parish Councillor – Arnside Parish Council

Arnside Parish Council have a vacancy for a Parish Councillor. Would you like to get involved in helping make decisions about the local community? Helping to make changes that will improve the lives of local residents? Then this could be for you.

Parish Councillors are unpaid volunteers and there are no special qualifications required, although training is available for new councillors to help understand the responsibilities of the role.

Currently the Parish Council consists of eight councillors and three paid employees: Parish Clerk, Finance Officer and Cemetery Officer. The Council meets at least once a month and meetings may last around 2 hours.

Interested? Email clerk@arnsideparishcouncil.gov.uk or visit the Arnside Parish Council Website for more details.

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