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Fundraiser for 'Walks For All' Walks Coast-to-Coast

Cumbrian Volunteer walks Coast-to-Coast Route to Raise Funds For ‘Walks For All’

A Cumbrian volunteer has walked a unique Coast to Coast route to raise money for an accessible walks program.

Fenella Tratt set off from her home in Silverdale on Thursday, August 28th, making her way to Saltburn-by-the-Sea, to fundraise for the Dementia Friendly ‘Walks for All’ programme.

Completing the walk in ten days, Fenella is one of a team of volunteers at Arnside and Silverdale National Landscape who guide the walks for people living with dementia, and their carers.

Fenella said: “I want to say a huge thank you to everyone who sponsored me, because I’d probably have given up halfway if they hadn’t!​ I think we’ll have raised nearly £2,000 by the time I’ve added it all up! Everyone seems to have been following my blog and enjoying coming with me along the way, which has been the best thing.”

Fenella was supported along her 120-mile route by partner, Den, who drove their campervan ahead to the next campsite on each leg of the journey, as well as dogs, Bobbi and Roxy.

The Dementia Friendly ‘Walks for All’ programme was launched in 2019, led by Feleena Taylor, offering weekly routes for different mobility levels from March to mid-December with monthly meetings in January and February.

Feleena said: “Fenella has been a long serving volunteer for ‘Walks for All’ since 2019 and has witnessed the huge impact it has made to members and their carers. What she’s enjoyed the most is seeing how the walks provide a challenge, and I think this inspiration led to her own fantastic walking fundraising challenge! She’s a star volunteer, and now long distance walker and fundraiser!”

Fenella was inspired to become a volunteer to honour the memory of her father who was a volunteer warden in the Lake District National Park, and lived with Alzheimer’s in later life.

She said: “I know that he would have loved these Tuesday mornings, walking and chatting.”

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Winter at Sizergh 2025

Winter at Sizergh 2025

‘Winter at Sizergh’ is back this year with new elements, self-led crafts, festive food and drink. The house will be decorated for Christmas and the shop will be stocking locally-made gifts and stocking fillers.

Inspired by Sizergh’s wildlife and estate, visitors can immerse themselves in nature-themed light and sound installations and make memories with loved ones.

Starts on 21st November through to Christmas Eve. 12 noon to 8pm every day.

To book tickets, click here.

Temporary Closure Church Hill 4-10-25

Temporary Road Closure: Church Hill, Arnside – 04/10/25

A temporary road closure has been put in place to allow Fibrus to carry out utility works which are expected to commence 4th October 2025 and anticipated to take 2 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: Church Hill, from its junction with Silverdale Road, extending in a north easterly direction for approx. 105 metres.

Alternative Route: There is no suitable alternative route available for vehicles. 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/15742

W.I. & Village Hall

W.I. & Village Hall Fundraising – Phase 1 Completed, Now For Phase 2

Thanks to the amazing generosity of the people of Arnside and beyond, phase one of the urgent ​works needed on the Hall roof are now completed and is now watertight. All the support received is very much appreciated by the Hall Trustees.

Funds are now needed to start Phase 2 which includes works strongly advised by a recent ‘Condition and Greening’ report. These aim to make the Hall a more energy-efficient, sustainable space while also reducing operating costs and the environmental impact, ensuring that the Hall continues to be a vital community hub for the people of Arnside – meeting today’s needs and tomorrow’s challenges, and a sustainable space for generations to come. The Hall is now almost 100 years old, and, as with all older buildings, there comes a time where work is needed to make it viable for the future. For the Hall, that time is now!

Project Objectives:

  • Cut energy costs by minimising heat escape through doors and windows
  • Enhance the comfort and usability of the Hall for the community
  • Reduce the building’s carbon footprint, aligning with sustainability goals
  • Preserve and respect the Hall’s heritage while implementing modern solutions

This will be achieved by:

  • Upgrading insulation in the ceiling
  • Installing internal insulation
  • Replacing badly fitting external and internal doors
  • Reduce heat loss through windows by installing thermal blinds
  • Upgrade the lighting

The overall costs of these improvements is estimated at £35,000 to £40,000.

So please continue to help and support us while we try to future proof the W.I. and Village Hall and ensure the Hall continues to be a vital community hub for the people of Arnside and for generations to come.

Penguin Little Book Stop, Arnside

A ‘Penguin Little Book Stop’ comes to Arnside!

Update: ‘The Little Book Stop’ is going on a temporary break in the next couple of days for an installation quality control check, as one of the first ones installed. Penguin are making sure we can love our Little Book Stop for years to come, with some care and upkeep along the way. Please be patient and hold onto your books for now. No return date has been advised at the time of writing.

📚 Something special has arrived on Silverdale Road in Arnside.

Welcome to the Penguin Little Book Stop – a free mini library filled with books for all ages, gifted by @penguinukbooks to celebrate their 90th anniversary.

Local resident, Janice Owen, entered a competition to be part of this national project alongside over 2,000 communities to be one of just 90 locations chosen across the UK as a tribute dedicated to her dear mother, Jean Wilson – an avid reader who inspired a love of books in her children, grandchildren, forever friends and generations to follow.

Here’s how it works:

�📕 Simply borrow a book and return, leave a book.�

📍 You’ll find it on Silverdale Road, on the edge of Coles Drive facing the public pavement on Silverdale Road.

🧡 A space for residents to remember their loved ones when borrowing a book, or gifting one.

With much love and books to share.’

“Si hortum in bibliotheca habes, nihil deerit”

Such a fabulous thing for the village and a wonderful tribute to her mum. Thank you, Janice!

#90LittleBookStops

Burton-in- Kendal Educational Foundation (Charity Reg. No. 526953) – Small Grants

The Burton-in-Kendal Educational Foundation provides small grants to Sixth Form, College, University Students and Apprentices

Update: As we write this, our cheques to students are being written, signed and ready to deliver.

We wanted to let students and parents/carers know that we appreciate that our grants are not a huge sum of money but ‘every little helps’ as a certain supermarket says!  Even if you can treat yourself to a Friday night pizza or text book to help with your studies, we hope you enjoy your money.

The money available for our grants varies each year depending on the amount our investments return, as well as the number of students applying. Our method of distribution is to calculate the total grant fund available and then to divide those funds equally amongst the number of applicants, with a weighting in favour of University applicants, who face greater financial demands.

To qualify you need to have lived in one of the following Civil Parishes for at least 2 years and be under 25 years of age:

  • Arnside.
  • Burton in Kendal
  • Holme
  • Preston Patrick
  • Dalton
  • The Hamlet of Holmescales
  • Beetham
  • Meathop
  • Ulpha
  • Witherslack

For an application form or further information please contact Mrs Marion Robinson on mvrob23@gmail.com or call 01524 784918 or 07531 575663

The deadline for the return of grant application forms for the 2025/2026 academic year is 31st October 2025.

Free Drop In Session offering advice on Business Services

Free ‘Drop-In’ Session Will Offer People Advice On A Range Of Business Services

A special ‘drop-in’ event where people can gain free advice about a whole range of business services is to be held in Kendal in September.

People attending the session at Stricklandgate House on 22nd September will be able to speak to an insurance broker, financial advisor, accountant, property investor and utilities provider.

“It will be a great opportunity for people to ask questions and obtain advice, guidance and support at no cost,” said Mike O’Connor, Account Executive with commercial and personal insurance broker Simpson & Parsons Insurance Consultants Ltd, who will be one of those visitors can speak to at the event.

“Hopefully what they hear might provide them with peace of mind, allow them to take cost-effective decisions and potentially save some money.” He said the event was aimed at representatives of local companies as well as individual members of the public.

Among those offering advice on the day will be:

• Financial advisor Lindsay Gibson, of Emerald Associates, who will be able to give advice about pensions, investments and inheritance tax planning

• Helen Callaghan, of ICS Accounting and Staveley-based Hanley & Co, which can help businesses and individuals with advice about a range of accounting services, including payroll, annual accounts and VAT returns

• Tracey Auckland, a partner of multiservice provider Utility Warehouse, who will be able to offer advice about utility bills, including energy, broadband and mobile phones

• Kate Smith-Potts, a co-director of Ample Property Group, who will be able to offer guidance to those who want to earn an income through property investment

• Mike O’Connor, of Simpson & Parsons, which has offices in Windermere and Kendal, who will offer advice and answer questions about any commercial or personal insurance matters and employee benefit programmes

“All of us are members of business networking group South Lakes BNI and we decided it would be great to collaborate and put on this event,” said Mike. “Many of the services we offer are intertwined – for example, someone making an investment in property will probably also be thinking about getting insurance and looking at their utility bills. If people wanted advice about all these topics, they would normally have to make multiple phone calls or visit several offices, whereas with our event, they will be able to get advice from different businesses at the same time. These services are often things that people procrastinate about so this event will give them the opportunity to tick off several in one visit.”

He said the event was being held at Stricklandgate House, which provides accommodation, common services and facilities for voluntary organisations in South Lakeland, because those taking part wanted to support the local community and help the charity.

The drop-in session will take place from 10am to 3pm on September 22nd. People will not need to book – they can simply turn up on the day.

“If people wish to discuss confidential matters, they can exchange contact details with the business concerned and arrange to meet on another day,” said Mike.

He added that if the event proved a success, it could be the springboard for similar sessions, some of which might have a specific theme.

261 Fearless Running Club

New Running Group in Arnside – ‘261 Fearless Club’

Do you dream of being able to run but don’t believe you can?

Why not pop along to our coffee and information event on Tuesday, 23rd September at 9.30am at Arnside House on the Prom.

Discover how a supportive, non-competitive, women-only environment can help you become a more healthy, empowered you.

Get in touch by emailing: Arnside@261ClubUK.co.uk

Arnside & Silverdale National Landscape

Arnside & Silverdale Grants Fund

This is a small, local grants fund administered by Arnside & Silverdale National Landscape and the Arnside/Silverdale Landscape Trust and aimed at supporting projects which provide a public benefit and are directly related to the landscape.

These projects could be focused on the history and heritage of the area, nature recovery or helping people get out and enjoy and appreciate this special place.

We welcome applications of up to £4,000, and applications are now open.

To find out more information about the fund, visit the website by clicking here.


GriefShare Logo

GriefShare Bereavement Support Group

Have you been bereaved? Grief is often a painful and emotional journey with many challenges.
GriefShare is a support group offering ongoing help, comfort and encouragement through videos, discussion and workbook. You will find practical help in the videos for the way ahead, reassurance from others in the group and further help in the workbook.
Meeting weekly on Wednesdays from October 29th 2025 until February 11th 2026 from 2pm – 3.30pm at CFM Community Centre, 101 Kellet Rd, Carnforth LA5 9LR (next to the High School). 

More details can be found on the GriefShare website: https://www.griefshare.org
You can register on the website for the group – type ‘Carnforth’ in the find a group search box,or email carnforthgriefshare@gmail.com, ring Elspeth on 01524 702966, or just come along on the day.

‘Loss of a spouse‘

Are you grieving after the death of a spouse? Or know someone who is? Come to this standalone session on 22nd October 2025 at 2pm at CFM Community Centre, 101 Kellet Rd Carnforth LA5 9LR, same contact details as above.

You’ll hear:

• Practical advice from others who’ve been there.

• What to expect in your grief.

• How to cope with life without your spouse.

• Why it won’t always hurt this much.