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Bi Clean Up March 2018

Can you spare an hour or two?

Thursday, 15 February 2018

Having previously cleared much of the undergrowth on The Brow below Ruskin’s View, the Rangers will be returning to continue with the painting of the railings along The Brow walk. 

Some of this has already been started around one of our recently restored benches, but the remaining viewing areas - and the lengths between - still require a coat of paint. 

They would much...

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One of Kirkby Lonsdale’s best-loved buildings looks set for a brighter future

Sunday, 4 February 2018

The Lunesdale Hall on New Road, Kirkby Lonsdale, is to be the subject of a major review in the next few months. The building, which dates back to 1895 and has been at the heart of town life for much of the last century, is currently used for a range of community, recreational and commercial purposes. However, recent consultations with local groups and funding bodies have suggested that the...

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Have you ever thought about writing?

Saturday, 27 January 2018

Have you ever thought about writing but are unsure how or where to start?

If you are considering writing your first novel, poetry, blogs or articles, come along and learn in a friendly and supportive environment!

This Creative Writing course is run by Cumbria County Council's Community Learning & Skills

The course runs from Wednesday 21 February to 9 May 2018...

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Town Council groundworks tender open to contractors

Sunday, 31 December 2017

Kirkby Lonsdale Town Council is responsible for ensuring the town is kept clean and tidy, attractive to residents and visitors alike. It wishes to hear from contractors interested in tendering for an annual contract to maintain ground works in Kirkby Lonsdale. The contract will run from March 1, 2018, and will involve an extensive programme of grass cutting, strimming and spraying.

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Another great weekend for Kirkby Lonsdale

Tuesday, 5 December 2017

Kirkby Lonsdale’s Christmas Market attracted the biggest footfall in the town since the hey day of the famous Victorian Fair a decade ago. In an event delivered almost entirely by volunteers the town attracted huge crowds from all over the North West and beyond. Thousands of people lined the streets for the weekend’s Parades as well as filling the chalet village in the market square and the...

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