IS THE Gazette able to help me to find a living relative of a lady who died in 1978? I would like to make contact with any relative of Florence Langley, who lived in Kendal for many years and who died in January 1978 aged 89. She did not marry,
THE popular series of nature talks will restart on September 28 (7.30pm) at the memorial hall. David Mower will talk about Leighton Moss Nature Reserve. The repairs and general revamping of the memorial hall is ongoing as the committee continue its
WHAT began as a sharp pain in my jaw when walking up hills, evolved to pain in front of my right ear and chest. After several incidents I went to my GP. The locum looked serious. It was Friday afternoon. Two hours later I received a call to head for
A POEM and A Pint's next vocal venture is a proper prizewinner. Coming up on Saturday (September 21, 7.30pm) at Ulverston's Laurel and Hardy Museum, among the star turns will be this year’s Second Poem and a Pint competition winners who will offer
All Things Must Pass by George Harrison, three LP box set on Apple record label 1971, value £100 IF YOU own a copy of this album on CD, you will notice that it is in glorious colour, unfortunately for vinyl collectors, it has only been released
THE first in a new collection of single malt whiskies has been unveiled by the Lake Distillery, on the shores of Bassenthwaite Lake. Called The Whiskymaker's Reserve No 1, the full-bodied 60.6% spirit has been matured in "meticulously sourced" sherry
MORE than 100 business representatives, residents, friends and Windermere town councillors gathered at the Hydro Hotel, Bowness, for the annual Windermere-In-Bloom Award Ceremony. The mayor of Windermere Cllr John Saunders welcomed the assembled guests
THE impact that Storm Desmond had on the Lake District landscape will be portrayed by an exhibition of photographs next month. Desmond brought record amounts of rainfall to the UK in 2015 and caused widespread flooding in Cumbria. ‘Indeterminate
MEZZO-soprano Rebecca Chandler has landed one of the region's most prestigious music awards. The 20-year-old singer of Gatebeck, near Kendal, won the hearts of adjudicators and audience alike with her winning performance in the final of the 37th
ONE of South Cumbria’s oldest shows was in full swing on Saturday. The Lowick & District Agricultural Show 2019 saw visitors and locals come together to celebrate the 162th show. Committee member Tim Cook said: “This year many of our male committee
MORE than 600 supporters attempted a series of walks and challenges to mark the creation of a new environment charity called Another Way. The charity was founded by 17-year-old Cumbrian Amy Bray who launched the event on Saturday with Another Waynwright
CHILDREN in Cumbria lost almost 7,000 days of school due to exclusions. Figures published by the department for education show that 3,552 pupils from primary and secondary schools were excluded either permanently or temporarily in 2017/18. Judith
TWO Kirkby Lonsdale sisters are raising money for charity following the recent death of their much-loved aunt. Azerley Keller (pictured), 18, and Nancy, 17,will be sharing their passion for performing by putting on a special event in a bid to raise
IT'S been a time of exciting successes in both the academic and sporting world for one particular South Lakes school this year. Kirkbie Kendal School has hosted its inaugural prize giving ceremony this week to celebrate the outstanding achievements
KIRKBY Lonsdale Golf Club has been awarded 2019 Cumbria Golf Club of the Year by Your Golfer magazine. Not only can you play golf but also enjoy the food created by John and Sue Golder who have recently moved from Devon. There are a variety of membership
A FORMER Kirkbie Kendal pupil has received a place into the prestigious Norland College in Bath. Founded in 1892 the college is known worldwide for producing exemplary ‘nannies’ who have worked for the royal family as well as a large number of celebrities
ROGER Davies seems unable to accept the 1970s Ribble buses were icy due to the type of heater (Letters, August 29, 'Ribble had family spirit). I know. I sat in them five mornings a week. Also, Ribble's double-deckers in Cumberland in the 1970s
A WONDERFUL range of colourful blooms and fine looking produce vied for awards at a very successful Westmorland Horticultural Society annual show this week. Growers from as far afield as Blackpool and Westhoughton submitted entries and the tables
IN REPLY to John Forder (Letters, September 5, 'Baffled by prayer claims'), there seems to be a common misconception between both the faithful and those of no faith regarding God’s role in our lives and the role of prayer. Typically God’s role is
TWO coffee and cake events are to be held by Macmillan Cancer Support, to raise money for local people living with cancer. Everyone is welcome to come along to the main entrance at Kendal's Westmorland General Hospital on Wednesday, September 25
