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A590 – Safety Improvement Works 24th-26th April

The A590 Eastbound from Brettargh Holt to Junction 36 will be closed overnight (8pm-6am) from Thursday, 24th April to Saturday, 26th April 2025. There will be a signed diversion via the A6 to Junction 35, and another signed diversion route on the A6070 for any non-motorway traffic.
To support the full closures there will be an overnight lane closure on the A591 prior to Brettargh Holt roundabout and a 24 hour closure of the eastbound laybys between Brettargh Holt and Junction 36.

The work is to allow upgrades to signage to improve safety and reduce delays for motorists.

Work is expected to be completed in two nights. While the aim is to work to the schedule, unforeseen circumstances such as severe weather conditions may mean slight changes occur at short notice.

If you have any queries about our work, please contact us on 0300 123 5000 or email us on info@nationalhighways.co.uk.

Outreach Opportunities for Primary Schools – Part of the ‘Step Up to Dallam’ programme

Dallam School are showcasing some outreach sessions for primary schools in May and June and are encouraging parents, carers and those who work in the local primary school to get involved and help their school sign-up. They are a series of hands-on creative sessions with the first booking deadline is coming up soon – on Friday, 9th May 2025.

The sessions are:

Friday, 6th June 2025 – ‘Joseph Elliott’s Storytelling Adventures’ 12.30 – 3pm

Where children can join author and CBeebies star Joseph Elliott for a fun afternoon of storytelling. He’ll reveal the secrets behind his characters and how he brings stories to life—with a signed book up for grabs. Closing date for bookings: Friday, 9th May.

Thursday, 12th June 2025: ‘Feel The Beat’ Explore African Music and Mixed Media. 9am – 3pm

Step into art and music with two high-energy creative sessions. Feel the beat with our African drumming session, where you’ll learn how the Djembe drum is used in West African music. Have a go at playing it yourself.

After the music, get creative with printmaking in our mixed media workshop – there’ll be a masterpiece to take home too! Closing Date for Bookings: Thursday, 15th May 2025

Wednesday, 17th June 2025: ‘Lab Legends’ – Get Hands-On With Science. 12.30 – 3pm

Get ready to dive into the world of science. an energetic session of real lab experiments in chemistry and biology, using proper science equipment like Bunsen burners and microscopes. Who knows what amazing discoveries you’ll make in the lab? Closing Date for Bookings: 20th May 2025

‘Get a-Head in Maths’ – Local schools can also invite Headteacher, Mr Henneberry, to lead a fun and engaging maths lesson in their classroom. Available to book now.

Details and booking are available on the Dallam School website:
https://www.dallamschool.co.uk/about-us/our-community/step-up-to-dallam/

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Interested in Playing Competitive Table Tennis?

Burton Table Tennis Club currently has 4 teams in the Kendal & District Table Tennis League – 2 teams in Division 1 (Burton A & B), and 2 teams in Division 2 (Burton C & D). There are 3 players in a team and home matches are played on Wednesday evenings, from 7-9pm, in the Burton Memorial Hall.

On Thursday evenings, Junior Coaching runs from 5.15pm to 6.00pm and an Adult Social Session from 6pm to 7pm. Currently seven juniors attend the junior sessions and eight people attend the adult social.

Anyone interested in getting involved with either of these sessions, or playing competitively, contact Tony March (Chair and Level 1 Table Tennis Coach) on 07814 029471 or email tony@lonsdaleconsulting.co.uk.

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CancerCare 'Lights to Remember'

Local Cancer and Bereavement Charity Holds Unique Remembrance Event For The Public

A local charity who helps people affected by cancer and bereavement is inviting people to pay tribute to lost loved ones at a special remembrance event.

CancerCare North Lancashire and South Cumbria are hosting ‘Lights to Remember’ on Friday 25th April 2025 from 7pm at their Slynedales Centre in Lancaster. The grounds around the historic building, where many clients receive support after a cancer diagnosis or after losing a loved one, will be lit up with personalised candles bearing a name and a message.

The evening will have opportunities for reflection as well as contemplative live music. A team of CancerCare therapists will also be in attendance on the night should attendees feel the need to talk to someone.

‘Lights to Remember’ is kindly sponsored by Birchall Blackburn Law for the second time. Last year’s event was titled ‘Lights on the Lawn’ and it was rebranded for 2025 to encourage people who might not be able to attend the evening to use the charity’s online dedication wall. Here you can leave a photograph and a lasting message to a lost loved one, and the CancerCare team can place your light for you on the night.

‘Lights to Remember’ is for everyone who has experienced loss, not just those who have used CancerCare’s services. The event is free to attend, though there is an option to donate to CancerCare so they can continue to support children and adults affected by cancer or bereavement.

For more information, click here.

Eleanor Sweeney from Caton attended ‘Lights on the Lawn’ last year. Eleanor’s late husband Peter was diagnosed with bowel cancer in 2019. Peter was supported by CancerCare’s Lancaster Centre via one-to-one counselling prior to 2020, continuing his sessions over the phone during the Coronavirus pandemic. Peter sadly died in May 2023.

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Let’s Swap Together for the Good of Our Community!

The Climate Coalition’s ‘Great Big Green Week’ is taking place from 7th to 15th June 2025, and this year’s theme is “Let’s Swap Together for Good.”

Here in Arnside, local groups, organisations, and individuals are coming together to celebrate. Sustainable Arnside and The Women’s Institute are leading the way, with a range of exciting community events planned. Keep an eye out for more details!

What is the Great Big Green Week?

Across the UK, over one million people will take part by making swaps—big or small! These could be swapping clothes, plants, books, or even changing habits to help protect nature and fight climate change.

How Can You Get Involved?

We can all make changes, whether it’s swapping old items, choosing more sustainable options, or taking action to show we want a better future for our community and planet. This is also a chance to send a clear message to decision-makers that we want positive change for future generations. We welcome support, contributions, exhibitions, and volunteers! So, if you’d like to help, get in touch on the contact details below.

More Information Coming Soon!

Details of Arnside’s Green Week events will be published in the Arnside Broadsheet, on the Arnside Village and Sustainable Arnside websites, and on social media.

In the meantime, you can visit greatbiggreenweek.com for inspiration and resources.

📞 Contact: 07984 635587

Email: sustainablearnside@gmail.com

New Playground Design

The New Arnside Playground Installation to Commence Week beginning 31st March

Confirmation has been received that the contractors will be on site week commencing 31st March to start the installation, which is scheduled to take 2-3 weeks allowing for any unforeseen groundworks and weather. The site will be fenced off shortly before 31st March.

Working hours on the site will be 8am to 6pm to get the work done as quickly as possible. Deliveries to the site will be made between 11am amd 1pm where possible to avoid school traffic.

People and properties directly affected will be contacted by either the Playground Group or the Parish Clerk, and the school has also been informed to pass details on to parents.

Don’t forget that the playground will be closed from 24th March to allow the current play equipment to be removed in readiness for work to start.

Carnforth 1940's Weekend

Step Back In Time With Carnforth’s First Ever 1940s Weekend

Carnforth’s first ever 1940s weekend will be held on June 28th and June 29th and will be celebrating 80 years of the film “Brief Encounter” which was filmed at Carnforth station. The free two day event is for the whole family.

You can expect live music, vintage cars and tractors, military vehicles, model railways, a funfair, best dressed competitions, Mr and Mrs Churchill impersonators, jive classes, a vintage catwalk and vintage stalls, a miniature children’s train ride, a 40s radio broadcast, and food and drink.

The event is being run in conjunction with Carnforth Heritage Visitor Centre.

For further information, contact Carnforth Heritage Visitor Centre or email carnforth1940s@gmail.com.

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New Playground Design

Date For Work To Start On The New Playground!

Although still awaiting final confirmation, all the hard work and effort of the fundraising group, together with the sponsors, donors and everyone involved in making this happen, will finally come to fruition next month.

Installation of the new playground is due to take place at the end of March, with removal of the existing playground taking place during the week before. While this will unfortunately mean that the playground will be closed from 24th March – and therefore over the Easter holidays, the other suggested installation date was not until September which would mean no new playground for the Summer holidays either.

Check out the fantastic new layout below, it will be well worth waiting for! An accessible playground for the future and for all children.

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Age Without Limits, Centre for Ageing Better – Campaign and Micro-grants

Age Without Limits, Centre for Ageing Better’s campaign to challenge ageism, is running its second annual Age Without Limits Day on Wednesday 11 June 2025, with the theme “Celebrate Ageing. Challenge Ageism“. It is a day for us all to come together and take action to end ageism – as individuals, with friends and family, in our communities and in our workplaces.

Micro-grants:
As last year, micro-grants are available to community groups and local voluntary sector organisations, big or small, based within Age-friendly Communities.
Grants of up to £500 are available, with an additional £150 to cover anything needed to make the event or activity more accessible. All events and activities will need to respond to the theme “Celebrate Ageing. Challenge Ageism”.

For inspiration of events and activities applicants could host, please read this blog and case studies from the March 2024 Age Without Limits Day. 

To apply, organisations or groups must fill in the application form and email it to grants@ageing-better.org.uk by

The application form, as well as an Information Document which all applicants are strongly advised to read before applying can be found on the Age Without Limits website by clicking here.

imon Leigh (left) ofr Hackney & Leigh eceiving the awards from Jason Fox

Local Estate Agent Hackney & Leigh wins ‘Double Gold’ in National Estate Agency Awards

Local estate agent, Hackney & Leigh, achieved Gold Awards for both its Sales and Lettings services and was also shortlisted for the Overall National Winner of the medium-sized agency category (six to twenty branches) in both disciplines in this year’s Best Estate Agent Guide Awards.

“We are absolutely delighted,” said Simon Leigh, director of Hackney & Leigh, an independent and family-run sales and lettings agency with ten branches in Cumbria and north Lancashire – including Arnside. “This recognition highlights our dedication to excellence and our commitment to delivering the best outcomes for our clients. It’s a fantastic reflection of all the hard work our team put in.”

Receiving Gold Awards for both its sales and lettings services means Hackney & Leigh is ranked in the top three per cent of agents nationwide. Each year, independent industry experts behind the Best Estate Agent Guide Awards conduct a comprehensive assessment of more than 13,000 estate agency brands. The evaluation is based on the criteria that matters most to clients, such as:

  • Success in actually selling and/or letting their property
  • The time taken to do so
  • Price achieved
  • eeping fall throughs to a minimum
  • Offering exceptional service
  • Maintaining strong client satisfaction.

The top 20 per cent make it into the guide, the top 10 per cent achieve Gold and only about the top three per cent achieve Double Gold.

Mr Leigh commented: “The great thing about these awards is their rigorous methodology, which is driven by millions of data points and sets a benchmark for excellence that inspires estate and letting agents to enhance their services. By identifying standout performers, the awards provide valuable guidance for those seeking reliable and efficient services when looking to buy, sell, rent and let property.”

Hackney & Leigh has now appeared in the Best Estate Agent Guide and won double gold for seven consecutive years, being named the Best Estate Agency in the UK in its category for 2023. The 2025 awards were announced at a ceremony at Evolution London in Battersea Park, and Mr Leigh attributed the company’s continued success to the performance of the team and the customer service they provide, coupled with an attention to detail and use of the latest technology.

The family business, started by Derrick Hackney & John Leigh in 1982, has gone from strength to strength over its 42 year plus history, with a number of new offices opening in recent years and a team of more than 70 people. In particular, the lettings side of the business has grown considerably and now looks after almost 1,400 tenancies on behalf of landlords. Commenting on the growth of lettings, Mr Leigh said: “A great deal of our success is because we now have a team of specialists focusing on the different elements of the process, including onboarding, inventories, inspections, maintenance, accounts and enquiries.”

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