THE frontmen of two of Britain’s most acclaimed bands in recent musical history are teaming up for an intimate show in the region. The team at Get It Loud In Libraries have pulled off a major coup by booking The Lightning Seeds’ Ian Broudie, of Three
YOU should never judge a book by its cover - and the same goes for a restaurant on top of a hardware shop. It doesn’t boast the most glamorous of settings, granted, but Ravenous in Settle never fails to disappoint thanks to the efforts of chef
THE opening performance of the new season of Westmorland Orchestra concerts features the first of three guest conductors. David Chatwin, who has played principal bassoon with Manches-ter’s BBC Philharmonic Orchestra for more than 30 years, steps on to
KENDAL indie heroes Wild Beasts will cap off a successful year by treating local fans to a special homecoming gig this Christmas. Chris Talbot, Tom Fleming, Hayden Thorpe and Ben Little have gone from strength to strength after receiving rave
What is the best thing about The Lake District? The people, the scenery and the location. In 20 minutes you can be in some of the most stunning parts of the world enjoying many outdoor and adventurous activities such as walking or gill scrambling.
HIM Indoors hates shopping — Christmas shopping even more. So in order to entice him on my spending spree I came up with a cunning plan ... promise him a scrumptious lunch in return for a trip to Lakeland Limited at Windermere to set the festive
THE weak pound has enabled a North Lancashire jeweller to take on extra staff. Lancaster-based Banks Lyon Jewellers have taken on two more staff following a rise in international sales. Owner Rodney Banks-Lyon said: “A lot of it is down to the unrivalled
BUSINESSES counting the cost of the flooding clean-up effort have voiced concern that their insurance premiums might soar. Jason Dearden, managing director of Windermere Marina Village, said it was up to the Government to make sure flood-hit businesses
A CONISTON woman who has worked tirelessly for the village has been honoured with a Lifetime Achievement award. Anne Hall, 67, said she was ‘thrilled to bits’ by the honour bestowed at the Cumbria Women of the Year Awards. Mrs Hall has
A FUTURISTIC £1 million development will transform Carus Green Golf Club, Kendal, after South Lakeland District Council approved plans for its makeover. Owner Graham Curtin said the scheme would move the club forward for its 500 members and
AS floodwaters recede, the true extent of damage to The Lake District’s iconic landscape is being revealed. Heavy rain not only took its toll on the built environment, but also devastated many paths, tracks, footbridges and walls. The displacement of
A SPECIAL awards lunch will honour staff who have clocked up 35 years with Cumbria County Council. And this year is special for the council as it marks 35 years since the authority was formed to serve Cumberland, Westmorland, parts of North Lancashire
JOURNALIST and walker Charlie Emett and historian James Templeton chose 100 fascinating sites and landmarks to explore for this richly-illustrated work. Described as a ‘handy guide’ for locals and visitors alike, the book includes information about
Westmorland Football League Division One Carvetii Utd 4 Kendal Celtic 1 A BRACE from Andrew Wilkinson sealed the points for Carvetii United on a pitch that was barely playable. United got off to the perfect start when Wilkinson drove the ball
FIGURATIVELY Speaking is an exhibition that explores the figure through stitch. Pushing at the boundaries and processes of contemporary embroidery, the show is under the artistic roof of Ian and Priscilla Jones’ Edge Gallery, at Lancaster, and includes
A ROCK legend is heading for Cumbria this Winter. After a string of awards and a number one album, Paul Weller is set to end yet another successful year with a long-awaited gig at Carlisle’s Sands Centre. The singer has carved out a
Westmorland Football League Division Four Staveley United Reserves 7 Coniston Reserves 0 STAVELEY United Reserves had a good result in Division 4 when beating Coniston Reserves 7-0. Staveley went 2-0 up after 10 minutes before they took their
Westmorland Football League Division Two Dent 0 Endmoor KGR 3 ENDMOOR continued their unbeaten start to the season with a convincing 3-0 victory at Dent. Despite several injuries, Endmoor’s patched up team started the brighter and their first
THE work of one of the world’s foremost glass engravers is illuminating the elegant rooms of Blackwell. As well as exhibiting, Alison Kinnaird, MBE and leading light in the world of glass, is co-curating the Catching the Light: Contemporary Glass exhibition
Joyce Scobie, of Sedbergh and District History Society, recalls tough economic times more than 100 years ago, when many farmers in the western part of the Yorkshire Dales were forced to move to Liverpool to earn a living as ‘cowkeepers’, supplying milk
KENDAL is cut into two by the River Kent. Starting from Kentmere, it is joined by the Rivers Spring and Mint and is fed by numerous little becks. It has served many functions during its history, including powering water mills for industry, providing
DESPITE little action on the field in recent weeks, Kendal Town are making strides forward off it. A brand new website has been developed, along with a web store and it is all set to go live, tomorrow, Thursday. Website editor Stuart
A £1,400 grant has been given to Kendal judo coach Mike Liptrot to develop 14 young sporting stars. Liptrot has received funding from Kendal Town Council to sponsor the youngsters on the pre-Olympic training camp based in the town. Liptrot
LANCASHIRE Police is warning motorists not to leave their cars unattended while they defrost on cold mornings. The constabulary’s Stolen Vehicle Squad said a number of cars were stolen last year when drivers left cars unlocked with the keys in the ignition
A SEARCH is on for a ‘tall, dark and handsome man’ who was mistakenly sold a dressing table at a rummage sale in Crook. Crook Memorial Hall working committee held the event on November 14 to help raise money for the village hall. They sold
A LAKELAND road is closed due to snowfall. The A592 Kirkstone Pass is closed both ways between A591 Ambleside Road, at Troutbeck and the A5091 Park Brow, at Dockray. For the latest traffic and travel updates visit: www.thewestmorlandgazette.co.uk/li
POLICE say they have 'irrefutable DNA evidence' which could help crack a 20-year-old investigation into a baby's body that was found on a rubbish tip. The discovery on Millom's Red Hills tip on December 1, 1989, sparked one of the biggest inquiries
THE final switchover to digital television has taken place in south Cumbria. The analogue signal was turned off today (Wednesday), meaning all viewers need to re-tune their equipment to ensure they receive all channels. Anyone encountering difficulties
POLICE are appealing for information following the theft of a boat trailer from a National Trust property. The four metre long steel trailer - worth £389 - was taken from Fell Foot Park at Newby Bridge between November 1 and 1pm on November 29. The
THE HEAT will well and truly be on when farmers engage in friendly competition next month. Westmorland County Agricultural Society holds its annual silage competition at Lane Farm, Crooklands, on Wednesday, February 3, with classes in dairy, maize, beef
POLICE in North Yorkshire are appealing for witnesses following two cases of criminal damage in Bentham. Between midnight and 8am on Sunday, November 22, the offside tyres of a Mitsubishi L200 4x4 vehicle, parked on Wesley Way, were slashed causing £170
THE highly-regarded Heath Quartet was formed in 2002 at Manchester’s Royal Northern College of Music. While there, the foursome won all the major ensemble prizes, and went on to win first prize in several major international competitions.
EXHIBITIONS at Red Barn change every six or seven weeks, concentrating on contemporary, mainly British art, and giving talented younger artists a venue to exhibit. The Upper Gallery is devoted to painting and sculptural pieces. The lower one concentrates
ALTHOUGH we are only a few days into 2010, my usual New Year’s resolutions are already in varying states of failure and disarray. My annually threatened abstinence from chocolate, alcohol and biscuits is already just a memory, and the new fitness regime
HOLIDAYMAKERS staying at a South Lakeland caravan park will be invited to turn off their lights and enjoy one of England's biggest star attractions. Skelwith Fold Caravan Park, Ambleside, will host six voluntary switch-off nights this spring and summer
