Author: Arnside Admin
Swifts in the Community Annual Swift Survey
Swifts in the Community have started their annual swift survey.
If you would like to be involved, contact Peter Moreton at 01524762043
Arnside Broadsheet for June 2025
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 using the Contact Form or 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.
Apply Now! – Thrive with Arts, Culture and Heritage Grant Funds
People involved in the world-renowned arts, culture, heritage, festivals and events scene of Westmorland and Furness are being urged to apply for two major grant funds worth a total of just over £260,000.
Applicants have until Monday, 2nd June 2025 to apply to the £175,276 ‘Thrive with Arts, Culture and Heritage Fund’ and the £85,000 ‘Festivals and Events Fund’.
The two schemes have been relaunched by Westmorland and Furness Council after they ran so successfully last year.
To find out more information, please click here
Potential applicants are encouraged to find out more by visiting the UKSPF page on the council’s website where they can check if they are eligible to apply, read the guidance and download an application form – to be completed and returned by Monday, 2nd June.
For any questions, please email artsandculture@westmorlandandfurness.gov.uk
Temporary Road Closure: Haverflatts Lane, Milnthorpe 22nd – 24th May
A temporary road closure has been put in place to allow Fibrus to carry out utility works which are expected to commence 22nd May 2025 and anticipated to take 3 days to complete.
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: Haverflatts Lane, Milnthorpe from its junction with the C5071, extending in a south westerly direction for approx. 490m.
Alternative Route: A suitable alternative route will be signed and made available via the C5071 and Kirkgate Lane. 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/14011
Jazz Offline, Jazz OnScreen
The finale of The Big Green Well Being Week with Live Music with Live Projection of archive clips from classic films and jazz documentaries.

The Big Green Well Being Week: 7th-14th June
Organised by Sustainable Arnside, lots of events happening this week, culminating on 14th June with ‘The Big Green Well Being Day’.
Carnforth Veterinary Practice Continues As Independant
A P Lee Independant Vets in Carnforth, established in 1984 by Alison Lee, will continue as an independant veterinary practice in the hands of Practice Director, Joseph Elliott BVMedSci BVM BVS GPCert(SAS) MRCVS following Alison’s retirement last year.
Graduating from the University of Nottingham, Joe has worked in a variety of small animal hospitals, and has completed a certificate in small animal surgery. He enjoys all aspects of general practice and has a passion for surgery, competent in performing a wide variety of orthopaedic and soft tissue surgeries.
With an excellent, enthusiastic and caring support team, the practice offers a full range of veterinary services with excellent facilities for consultations, digital x-ray, ultrasound scanning, operating theatre, in-house laboratory facility, dental equipment, ECG, and blood pressure monitoring. There is also the facility to hospitalise patients if required.
This friendly, local, independant practice is welcoming new clients.
To find out more about the practice and what they offer, call 01524 735249, email admin@apleevets.co.uk or visit the website apleevets.co.uk


