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Affordable housing campaign takes shelter in Kendal
12:56pm Friday 18th July 2008
A CAMPAIGN calling upon the government to provide more affordable housing, protect vulnerable people and end the housing divide has been embraced across Cumbria.
Comments (0)Local man searches for missing keys
5:45pm Wednesday 16th July 2008
A BUILDER from Kendal is appealing to the local man who found his missing work keys to get in touch.
Kendal puts best blooms forward
3:26pm Wednesday 16th July 2008
KENDAL’S floral displays were scrutinised this week when the Cumbria in Bloom judges descended upon the Auld Grey Town.
Ulverston mayor launches blog
10:33am Wednesday 16th July 2008
THE mayor of Ulverston is the latest town dignitary to provide an insight into her day-to-day duties, responsibilities and ambitions on The Westmorland Gazette’s website.
Creative talent on display in Kendal Town Hall
9:40am Wednesday 16th July 2008
THE creative talents of Kirkbie Kendal school pupils are being showcased in a prestigious town venue, as part of the mayor’s quest to celebrate and reward young people.
Resident concerned about town 'betting on the future'
9:15am Wednesday 16th July 2008
A KENDAL resident has expressed grave concerns over the town’s economic future, arguing that the image projected by some shops conflicts with plans to regenerate the town.
Faulty speed camera flashes innocent motorists
3:20pm Tuesday 15th July 2008
DOZENS of innocent motorists have been getting a fright after a speed camera on the A65 at Kirkby Lonsdale began flashing cars at random.
Strike will close South Lakeland Schools
10:45am Tuesday 15th July 2008
A STRIKE called by teaching assistants and support staff is set to close two schools fully and a further three schools partially this week.
Fresh face drives forward Kendal's economy
9:01am Tuesday 15th July 2008
A MAJOR campaign to revitalise Kendal’s economy has received a further boost, with the appointment of a new and dynamic town regeneration manager.
Kendal students pick up design awards
4:59pm Monday 14th July 2008
PUPILS at a South Lakeland school have been recognised for their engineering design skills in a prestigious competition.
UK Entertainment News
Walters makes assisted suicide film
Updated 7:18pm Friday 18th July 2008
Julie Walters is to take on the factually-inspired story of a woman who plans an assisted suicide.
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Bay walks guide condemns route change idea
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Prehistoric walk
The interesting brochure you can obtain from the car park at Foulshaw Moss says that more than several thousand years ago the Witherslack Mosses were part of an extensive wetland in what is now the Lyth Valley and on the flat ground west of the Kent Estuary. The Mosses - Meathop, Foulshaw and Nicols - are raised peat bogs brought about by sphagnum moss that draws up, acidifies, and holds water like a giant sponge, creating waterlogged conditions as it grows. Sphagnum grows from the tip, leaving the lower part to die. Waterlogging halts decay of these dead bits that build up and up over thousands of years, to form deep domed mounds of peat that are raised many feet above the surrounding ground. The Witherslack Mosses have dried out partly as a result of forestry and the invasion of scrub. Over time, drainage and peat cutting led to the loss of more wetland and now only significant fragments remain. Specialised peatbog flora and fauna have been unable to thrive because of the area being too shaded and too dry. Recently conifers have been removed and also masses of rhododendrons have been cleared. Hundreds of peat and plastic dams have been installed to bring about the ‘sponge’ effect of the peat. At Foulshaw, the remains of a 15ft to 16ft wide prehistoric trackway has been uncovered. This is believed to have been constructed in the mid-Bronze Age to allow people to cross the once huge wetland. Trunks of ash and birch were laid side by side and supported on logs. Foulshaw Moss is open to the public. Nichols Moss, a really squelchy one, is only suitable for a hundred yards or so before you encounter pathless very wet moss. It is a delight to stand and look ahead but as there is no walkway do not continue. Pause just on its edge from where you might spot red deer. Meathop is a lovely walk but only for those with a permit from Cumbria Wildlife Trust or if you are a member. The parking is difficult. After the first short grassy track, follow a wider track, left, that winds round right by a pasture and into fine conifer woodland. Beyond this a wide walkway takes you out some distance into the moss, from where you will spot all sorts of interesting lowly plants. To visit Foulshaw Moss, on the A590, it is best to approach the entrance from the direction of Kendal. If coming from the opposite direction continue on past the entrance and make use of the Levens underpass to make a U-turn and approach from the north. This avoids trying to make a right turn across a narrow section of the busy A-road. The entrance is not signposted until you have turned off the road. The entrance turn, a cart track, lies just before a large layby on a narrow section of the A-road. Just beyond the turn, stands a huge sign saying ‘Dual carriageway a mile ahead’. To approach the entrance, drive the dual carriageway at Levens until it ends. Continue a short distance along the two-way road and begin to signal your left turn. Watch out for the large sign ahead. If you reach the layby you have gone too far.
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