KENDAL prop-forward Richard Harryman faces a fitness test on a wrist injury he sustained at Fylde before taking his place in the side selected to face Wharfedale at Mint Bridge tomorrow (Saturday). The affected arm was put in plaster as a precaution after
THE NFU is holding a special members meeting to discuss the impact of foot-and-mouth restrictions. The meeting will be at the Castle Green Hotel in Kendal, tonight at 7.30pm. Other foot-and-mouth issues will also be discussed.
THE Westmorland Branch of the Campaign for Real Ale (CAMRA) is rolling out the barrels ready for the 8th Westmorland Beer Festival. The event is to be held in the Assembly Room, upstairs in Kendal Town Hall, from Tuesday, September 25, until Saturday
PLANS to put a steel walkway over a slipway at Fell Foot Park, Windermere, have been recommended for approval by Windermere Parish Council. Coun Jennifer Borer said the proposals for the slipway opposite the caf would help be a welcome safety improvement
A MILITARY musician from Bowness played a significant role at this year's Edinburgh Military Tattoo. Euphonium player, Brenda Marshall, represented the Band of Royal Irish Regiment at the annual tattoo. Miss Marshall, who is 25-years-old, joined the Army
WINDERMERE Lake Cruises won the visitor attraction of the year prize in this year's Cumbria for Excellence Awards. The awards are run by Cumbria Tourist Board to celebrate the best tourism businesses from hotels and bed and breakfasts to visitor attractions
KENDAL Rugby Union Club host Wharfedale at Mint Bridge in their first home match of the new National League Division 2 season on Saturday (3pm kick-off). Kirkby Lonsdale RUFC entertain Netherall while Windermere are at Egremont. Kendal Town Football Club
What's in the shops this week, with the emphasis, where possible, on locally-produced, seasonal & speciality foods. Metric weight guide: 1/2 kilo = 500g (454g = 1lb). Greenbanks, Kendal: Lyth Valley damsons - 66p per 1/2 kilo. A Taste of Lakeland,
