Author: Arnside Admin
Arnside Broadsheet for May 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
View, download or print the document below.
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.
Proposed New Development at Sandside
21st April 2026 Deadline For Comments On Amended Previously Proposed Development Plans at Sandside
Four years ago, a large development plan was proposed along the coast road at Sandside. The site includes the areas currently used by businesses along the road between the existing residential properties and The Ship Inn, as well as areas behind on Quarry Lane. The proposal was paused due to objections, however, it has now been re-submitted with some amendments to the original.
There is a very short deadline of 21st April 2026 for anyone to comment on the plan so, if you want to comment, you need to do it by Tuesday.
The application is for mixed use development including 160 residential units, restaurant/café and live/work units at land at Park Road and Quarry Lane, Sandside, Milnthorpe, LA7 7HW; Reference SL/2022/1177
The above includes three 4 storey blocks of flats, and a very modern design 5 story block with apartments on the ‘Waterfront’ part of the site – alongside the main road.
More information can be found here: https://planningregister.westmorlandandfurness.gov.uk/Planning/Display/SL/2022/1177
‘Step Up To Dallam’ Returns for 2026
Local primary school pupils are invited to experience a wide range of inspiring secondary school activities through Dallam School’s ‘2026 Step Up to Dallam’ outreach programme.
Building on last year’s success, the programme offers primary school groups a varied menu of hands-on sessions to give children a taste of secondary school life while supporting their learning across a range of subjects.
This year’s sessions include the opportunity to serve as a United Nations ambassador for the day, taking on the role of a world leader to create a ‘Peace and Trust Charter’. There are also tailored lab-based science sessions for Key Stage 2 pupils, with practical work including microscopes, diffusion and dissolving, and flame colours using Bunsen burners.
Pupils can also meet author and CBeebies star, Joseph Elliott. for an afternoon of storytelling – or explore their creative side through music, drama and art workshops featuring African drumming, performance work in Dallam’s drama studio, and printmaking.
Other sessions include:
- Designing a cookie cutter using computer software before baking biscuits in the food technology room,
- Discovering the creative side of maths through origami and pattern-making, and
- Learning Spanish through language and crafts.
Alongside the scheduled visits, primary schools can also invite Headteacher Mr Henneberry into school to teach a maths lesson, while breadmaking and French is also an option throughout the year.
The programme is designed to help pupils build confidence ahead of the move to secondary school.
Download the full programme here. Book your sessions using this form.
Volunteers Needed For Arnside Youth Club
Can you help?
Arnside Broadsheet for April 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
View, download or print the document below.
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.
The Bittern Sharing Community
The Bittern Sharing Community is a new group dedicated to facilitating tool sharing within the Arnside and Silverdale National Landscape, encompassing Storth, Beetham, the Yealands, and Warton.
The objective is to build a community of generously minded and trustworthy people to share things we have and don’t use regularly, or don’t have and need irregularly. With the aim of reducing our carbon footprint and deepening community connections.
The Arnside Repair Café will conduct PAT testing on all tools and provide minor repairs as necessary.
At present, the focus is on sharing low-risk tools, including:
- DIY/household tools: handheld power sander, wallpaper stripper, gazebo, carpet cleaner
- Garden tools: spades, forks, ladders (under 2m), hose pipes, outdoor extension leads
- Kitchen equipment: pressure cooker, apple press, trestle tables, food dehydrator, water urn
Please note, the group does not facilitate sharing of tools with blades, commercial power tools, ladders over 2m, or any item requiring a license for use.
The BCCIC assumes no responsibility for loss or damage of items. Members are advised to share only those tools for which they are willing to accept this risk, and to review the user agreement prior to participation.
How it Works
Membership of the Bittern Sharing Community is free.
To join, there are two online sign up forms:
- Quick sign up link – registering your interest
- Full sign up link – including the items you’re willing to share
Borrow: A quarterly ‘List of Shares’ will be sent to all members so you can easily contact tool owners.
You can also use our Facebook group to request or offer items. Borrowing or lending via Facebook is subject to the Bittern Sharing Community User Agreement.
Return: Please return items within one week, unless you arrange a longer period with the owner.
To find our more or sign up, e-mail bitternsharing@gmail.com
Full details and the forms to join can be found here.
Arnside Sailing Club Membership
Membership of Arnside Sailing Club for 2026 is now available.
To join as a new member, or renew your current membership click here and complete the form.
Our Membership Fees are:
Adult / Family (partner and children 18 years or under): £95
Individual (does not entitle partner and family to benefits of membership): £85
Student (in full time education 18 to 25 years old): £25
Junior (aged 16 to 18, not part of a family membership): £25
Low Income or Unwaged: £25
Members joining after 1st September pay half the membership fee
Boat Park Fees
Boats and sailing dinghies under 18 foot: £35 per boat
Boats and sailing dinghies 18 foot or over: £50 per boat
Canoes and kayaks: £15 per canoe or kayak
Annual Fee for use of Club Boats
£20 per membership (family membership where only the children sail, under under 18s, students and low waged free)
Paddle boards and kayaks are free to use by all members.
Severn Sailing Fee
£20 per year per person. Supplement per person to be part of the crew of Severn, our historic yacht for the season. This helps pay for the running costs of Severn.
Membership Year: Our membership year runs from 1st March to 28/29 February.
If you join after 1st November your membership is carried forward to the next year.
Trustees & Volunteers Required for Lakeland Sinfonia
Lakeland Sinfonia, a Kendal-based orchestra made up of professional and amateur local players, is looking for trustees and volunteers to help run our orchestra concerts, our ‘Live & Local’ chamber concerts and our education project working with local primary schools.
If you are interested in becoming part of our vibrant musical community or would like to know more, please contact fay.sweet@lakelandsinfonia.org.uk