Tag: Silverdale Road

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

Planned June Closure of promenade and Silverdale Road

Information About the Forthcoming Closure of Arnside Promenade/Silverdale Road Mid to Late June

**UPDATE 17/7/25** Westmorland & Furness Council have informed us that, all being well they should be able to finish up the last section of resurfacing and then the relining during the Friday night shift (18th July 2025), but, if not, then this may roll over to Monday night. We will keep you posted as to any further delays.

Information has been received regarding the upcoming resurfacing works scheduled to take place on the Promenade and Silverdale Road. Advanced warning signs are already out around the village advising of a commencement date for the works of 19th June for 17 nights, however, due to poor weather, the resurfacing programme is now running slightly behind. The new commencement date for the works is Monday, 23rd June, however it is possible that this date will move further back if poor weather continues to cause delays with the programme. We will be informed of any further changes.

The works are estimated to take up to 18 shifts to complete (weather depending) and the extent of the resurfacing bed is highlighted in red on the attached plan.

In order to undertake the works safely and in compliance with current health & safety legislation, a full road closure will be in effect between 6:30pm and midnight each shift. Works will not take place over the weekend.

Access for emergency services and residents/businesses will be allowed when possible and if safe to do so. In order to keep disruption to the public as minimal as possible the works will be phased. Currently the contractor plans to commence works at the Ashleigh Court end of the site and close off a shorter section, complete this then head west, working in several shorter sections along the promenade and then up Silverdale Road; however, this may change but again, we will keep you updated.

A signed diversion route will be in place (via Briery Bank and Black Dyke Road) and letters to local businesses and residents fronting onto the closure should be received next week. The letters will contain contact details for the resurfacing contractor and the traffic management contractor, and residents are free to speak to any of the marshals on-site whilst the works are in progress to discuss any specific access arrangements etc.

The above dates are indicative, and are subject to change due to overrun of the programme/poor weather conditions etc, but we will be kept updated.

Road Closure Silverdale Road - 15th June

Urgent Road Closure – Silverdale Road, Arnside: 15th June 2025

An urgent road closure has been put in place to allow CHB Surfacing LTD to carry out urgent utility repair works. This notice will be in force for a period not exceeding 5 days from 15th June 2025. It is expected that the Works will take 1 day.

Please see below details of the extents of the restriction and any alternative route which may be in place, the relevant legal notice can be viewed here and a location plan clearly showing these extents can be found on one.network via link here.

Location: Silverdale Road, Arnside, from its junction with Back Lane, extending in a south easterly direction to its junction with Ashmeadow Road.

Alternative Route: A suitable alternative route will be signed and made available via the unrestricted sections of Silverdale Road, Briery Bank, Black Dyke Road and Station Road (B5282). A way for pedestrians and dismounted cyclists will be maintained at all times.

N.B Passage for Emergency Vehicles will not be maintained 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/15157

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.

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.

Playground Preview Download

Royal British Legion Logo

Closure of the Arnside Branch of the Royal British Legion

The annual Community Remembrance Service for 2022 was held in St. James’ Church, Arnside on Sunday morning, 13th November. The service was conducted by Revd. Andrew Norman, Priest-in-charge, assisted by Revd. Tiras Dainty-Share.

In addition to the poignant reading of the Roll of Honour for Arnside and Storth, a list of fifty names (WW1, WW2 and Korea) and far too many for a small village, another sad feature was the laying-up of the Arnside Branch British Legion standard, owing to the imminent closure of the branch due to falling membership. The standard was handed over to Revd. Norman for future safe keeping in St. James Church by the retiring branch chairman, Alan Beaumont, who was accompanied by the branch standard bearer, David Owen.

The standard was paraded for the last time at the wreath-laying ceremony held at the Memorial Garden, adjacent to the Arnside War Memorial Playing Field, immediately prior to the Remembrance Service.

In addition to the annual Remembrance Services and Poppy Appeal collections in past years, the members of the Arnside Branch have organised many events – including whist drives, dances, concerts, and many other events. Many will remember the annual Gala held on the playing field with horse jumping, Gala Queen, children’s sports, tug-o’-war competition, visiting pipe bands, parachute jumping, sheep dogs, and numerous other items.

For a short time there was a “Lowland Games”, a nod towards the BBC’s “It’s a Knockout”, between local groups. The village children also benefited from the Christmas parties, pantomime visits, discos, bonfires, etc. run by the Legion members. The members also erected and lit the Christmas tree on the pier. The car boot sale on the playing field was originated by the Legion. Since its formation in 1926 the Arnside Branch has, until recently, been a vigorous group in village life.

The branch officers wish to thank the residents of Arnside for the great support given to the British Legion branch over its 96 years existence in the village. The local shop-keepers have allowed collection of funds by the sale of poppies, and many villagers have also assisted with house-to-house collecting.

The work of the Royal British Legion continues and the annual Poppy Appeal is just as necessary now as in former years. Please continue with your generous contributions and support the new Appeal Organiser for the village, Emma Taylor.

Alan Beaumont (Retiring Chairman – The Royal British Legion – Arnside Branch)