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Two weekend closures are planned for the A595 as Westmorland and Furness Council progresses with its £23 million improvement scheme.

The temporary route, scheduled to open in mid-February, will serve all vehicles, cyclists, and pedestrians for six months while a new overpass is constructed to carry local traffic over the new A595 and provide access to Grizebeck Village.

On Saturday 1st and Sunday 2nd February, and Saturday 8th and Sunday 9th February, a full closure of the A595 at Grizebeck Village is planned to ensure the safety of both site crews and road users during this key milestone for the project. Both closures will run from 7:00 am on Saturday until 5:00 pm on Sunday.

Access for emergency service vehicles, pedestrians and cyclists will be maintained throughout. A signed diversion route will be in place for all other road users via the A5092, A590, and A595 through Greenodd, Ulverston, and Askam-in-Furness.

Story Homes has submitted a detailed planning application to build new homes on land north of the A590 at Swarthmoor.

The application includes provision for the demolition of an existing house (Charnwood) and associated outbuildings, and the erection of 155 dwellings with associated roads, footpaths, car parking, landscaping, infrastructure, and access to be taken from Cross-a-Moor.

Consultation ends on 27th February 2025.

Have you been affected by a cancer diagnosis or a bereavement? CancerCare North Lancashire and South Cumbria are here for you.

We are a small, local and independent charity who have been serving the local community for over 40 years. We provide counselling and complementary therapy to adults and children in the local area who have been affected by cancer or bereavement, including support for family and friends of those directly affected. All services are delivered by trained professionals and we have four centres in Lancaster, Barrow, Kendal and Morecambe. We also provide group support in the form of creative therapy and group support sessions and we have a dedicated Children and Young People Service.

For more information on how we can help you during a time of need, please email our Therapy Coordination Team tct@cancercare.org.uk or call us on 01524 381820. You can also visit our website for more details, including a list of the services we provide: cancercare.org.uk

As the start of the season draws upon us, we are increasing our open training sessions to twice a week. We will now be training THURSDAYS and SUNDAYS from 30th January 2025.

Thursday:
📍UVHS, Small Sports Hall
🕐 7-8PM

Sunday:
📍Dragley Beck, Ulverston (next to tennis courts)
🕐 10AM-12PM

Rugby experience is not necessary. Ages 16+
Any questions? Send us a message and we will get back to you asap.

Website: HP Activities

Looking for a fun and social way to stay active and healthy? Look no further than HP Activities’ adults sports activities in Cumbria! Our sports activities are designed for adults of all ages and abilities, providing a safe and supportive environment to stay fit and have fun. From Fitsteps to Walking Netball, Netball, MOVE for health and Bootcamp, our sports activities are tailored to suit your needs and interests.

We offer classes for 50+ to stay active, meet new people, and engage with your community. Visit our website to find fitness classes, creative workshops, and social clubs from a variety of providers. A few places are still available on The Big Baggy T-Shirt Club, so contact Hannah if you'd like to join in.

There are still a few places left on the afternoon introduction to navigation session. Get in touch with Sue at hellobetternature@outlook.com to book your place.

Tickets: Book here

Join us at Millerbeck Light Railway this February for a magical Twilight Illuminations Event! Experience the charm of evening train rides surrounded by stunning lights as multiple ride-on trains bring the railway to life.

Perfect for a family outing. Don’t miss the glow of Millerbeck. Join us to create memories under the lights!

Strictly limited numbers and timed, pre-reserved bookings only!

16th February at Manjushri KMC, Conishead Priory

Don’t miss this incredible mega event at the Temple for World Peace! Join us in meditating together to create a wave of peace that touches everything. We look forward to seeing you there from 11:30 to 12:30 on the 16th Feb.

In this public talk, Gen-la Dekyong will explain:

You can also:

The real source of happiness is inner peace. If your mind is peaceful, you will be happy regardless of your external circumstances.

Help us to Light Up Hoad. Hundreds of people will line the zig-zag path up the front of Hoad Hill, from Hoad Lane all the way to the Sir John Barrow Monument. Tickets are free of charge. Small donations to help cover costs would be greatly appreciated. Children with tickets will receive a free LED glow stick.

The organisers are very grateful to Ulverston BID, main sponsor, and MARL, lighting sponsor, whose generosity helps considerably towards the costs of organising and running the event (insurance, licensing, toilet hire, band, LED glow sticks, signage, consumables).

No dogs on the route please, as they may present a tripping hazard for others. Bring a torch, head torch, LED glow stick, etc. No lighters or flames.

Assemble in Ford Park from 6:30pm onwards. Visit the walled garden, buy a hot drink and a cake, and listen to the live music. Entry to the hill from Hoad Lane starts at 7pm. A flat area at the bottom of the hill will be marked with green and white flags for participants who don't want to climb the hill. The path and the monument will be lit up from 8pm. The monument will be open for visitors until 9pm.

A Lino Print Workshop that has a spring flower theme, everything provided in this popular creative half day workshop. You will make a selection of printed cards ready to send to your friends at Easter!

Places are limited to 12. Please contact Barbara Birch by email at barbarabirch@hotmail.co.uk or phone 07990 327047, to book.