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Chapel transformed into a hotel
A CHAPEL in a Lake District hotel has closed its doors and been stripped of religious features, ready for its transformation into a modern day conference room. The religious aspect of the Damson Dene Hotel, Crosthwaite, came to an end when the last couple
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New car park signs direct visitors
KENDAL town councillors have backed a scheme to install temporary signs to help visitors find car parks in the town. A survey of visitors revealed that many tourists think Kendal has bad traffic problems and poor parking facilities. Kendal Tourism Group
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Warning issued on post petrol action
A BACKLASH of dirty tricks against rural groups could be a problem in the aftermath of the recent fuel protests, according to the Countryside Alliance. CA chief executive, Richard Burge, is warning of a "concerted counter-blast" by the Government against
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Countryside Alliance goes online for fundraiser
AN On-line auction of promises is being held in aid of the Countryside Alliance for the first time in a bid to break the mould of past fund-raising efforts. The auction, run by the Internet Auctioneers www.ibrax.com, starts on October 18 and will conclude
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Lottery windfall helps Blind Society
MORE help is on its way to people with sight problems living in rural isolation - thanks to the South Lakeland Voluntary Society for the Blind's £310,000 National Lottery windfall. The charity's dedicated team is delighted that it can now recruit three
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Path repairs get help from boat company
A LAKE District company which plies its trade on water is putting money into conservation work on dry land. Ullswater "Steamers" has donated £4,610 from last year's ticket sales for footpath repairs and plans to continue fund-raising and pioneering other
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BADMINTON: 'Major' tournament
THE Cumbria Classic Millennium Tournament, an annual badminton event for veterans sponsored by Armstrong, Watson and Co, takes place at the Sands Centre, Carlisle, on October 7 and 8, starting at 9am. Rated as one of the sport's 'major' competitions,
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GOLF: Pro splashes to Lakes win
MARK Bradley splashed out at Windermere to win the Rayrigg Motors Lakes Autumn Classic. It was the 26-year-old Ingol professional's first victory in the PGA North Region and he achieved it in style by upstaging a big field which included several past