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Arnside Broadsheet for September 2026
Entries for the Broadsheet must be received by the 15th of the month (10th in December) and should be emailed to broadsheet@arnsidevillage.co.uk
Items can be added to the Arnside Village website at any time for any future date by emailing support@arnsidevillage.co.uk
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Donations are important for the continued production of this valued community asset. All donations are welcome, no matter how big or small.
To donate by cash or cheque, please post to: Broadsheet Treasurer, c/o 53 Silverdale Road, Arnside LA5 0DT.
To donate via BACS, or for more information, email leos26@aol.com for details.
Thank you.
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Families Urged To Check Free School Meal Eligibility As Support Expands
National eligibility changes have been made to Free School Meals and Westmorland and Furness are urging families to check whether they are eligible for Free School Meals.
From September 2026, all households receiving Universal Credit can apply, regardless of income. Families must still apply, as eligibility is not awarded automatically. The changes remove the previous earnings threshold for Universal Credit claimants, meaning more working families who receive Universal Credit top-up payments, may now qualify for support.
Councillor Janet Battye, Westmorland and Furness Council Cabinet Member for Children’s Services, said: ‘We want to ensure that every family who is entitled to support, receives it. The expansion of Free School Meal eligibility means that many more families – including those who are working and receiving Universal Credit, may now qualify. I encourage anyone who thinks they may be eligible to check and apply. Registering for Free School Meals not only helps families with the cost of school meals but can also unlock additional support and funding for schools. You can also pop into any of our Family Hubs and ask for help and information from our friendly teams.’
For more information and to apply online, click on the link Westmorland and Furness Council website . It typically take only a few minutes to complete.
If you are struggling to fill in the online information, our Customer Services people will help you. You can also pop into one of our friendly Family Hubs. Please either email us at FSM.ClothingGrants@westmorlandandfurness.gov.uk or Telephone: call 0300 373 3300
Petition: Hold a UK-Wide Briefing on Climate and Nature Risks
The UK faces growing risks from climate and nature breakdown – from extreme weather to economic disruption and national security threats. Yet the public has never been given a clear national briefing on the scale of these risks. Government should hold an emergency briefing from leading experts. https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/767687
MFG Strawberry Tea Raises £450!
The recent ‘Strawberry Tea’ hosted by the Monday Friendship Group raised £450 for their chosen charity for this year, the Milnthorpe Food Bank. Thank you to all who supported the event.
With other funding raised, a total of £900 was sent to the Milnthorpe Food Bank.
EV Chargers at the Arnside Educational Institute Back in Service
Arnside Educational Institute are pleased to say that the electric vehicle (EV) chargers at the Arnside Educational Institute have now been repaired and are fully operational.
Unfortunately, the repairs were outside the Institute’s control, and we appreciate everyone’s patience and understanding while the work was carried out.
We apologise for any inconvenience caused and are delighted to have the chargers back in service for the benefit of our members, visitors and the wider community.
Road Closure - The Strands, Milnthorpe to Arnside
Road Closure: B5282 – The Strands, Milnthorpe to Arnside
You may have seen the yellow signs giving advanced warning of the road closure between Milnthorpe and Sandside.
You may also have been struggling to read what they say as you drive past!
So, the official information is that the road will be closed overnight from 7pm on Thursday, 20th August to 5am on Friday, 21st for stud reinstatement and road lining works on the B5282, The Strands to Arnside.
Please note the programme dates are subject to change due to unforeseen circumstances, poor weather conditions and overrun of the programme etc.
Update About Blister Pack Collection at Arnside Chip Shop
Unfortunately, Arnside Chip Shop can no longer collect medical blister packs in aid of Guide Dogs for the Blind, as Morecambe Metals – who were accepting them, had their last load rejected at the smelting plant.
It seems a waste to put them in the general waste, and apparently certain larger branches of Boots will take 5 blister packs per week and will give 100 advantage points. The Boots system seems to be 5 packs that you register via a photo, then, once they’re OK’d, you can drop them off and get your points. However, you can drop as many off as you want though if you don’t want points. Superdrug stores that have a pharmacy in them also take them.
Arnside Chip Shop are still collecting tin foil and aluminium cans in aid of Guide Dogs for The Blind at the Chip Shop.
At other points around the village, there are collecting bins for aluminium cans. The revenue from these goes to the renovations at the W.I. Hall.