Are you ready for a fresh start and a life-changing new challenge in 2024? By becoming a foster carer with Cumbria Fostering you could make a difference which lasts a lifetime. With 725 children in care across the county, Cumbria Fostering, which works on behalf of Cumberland and Westmorland and Furness Councils, is looking for more… Continue reading Cumbria Fostering launch New Year campaign
Barrow’s neighbourhood policing team is once again being supported by a local dealership who have donated a new Hyundai Kona. DSG Ltd have, for the twelfth year running, donated a vehicle which will be by neighbourhood officers and staff to prevent crime in the town and surrounding area. Sharon Livesey-Roach, Crime Prevention Officer, said: “We… Continue reading Barrow’s neighbourhood team supported with new wheels
Pupils at Newbarns Primary and Nursery School will have an extra incentive to read after a £1,000 donation for new books. Les Hall, who is a local councillor and governor at the school, has donated his ward allowance for the year to the school to restock the popular vending machine. Pupils are rewarded for work… Continue reading Book donation to further boost literacy levels
New enterprise hub to help Westmorland and Furness businesses unlock a cleaner, greener future A hub to help Cumbrian businesses and social enterprises plan for a greener future has been launched. The Westmorland & Furness Green Enterprise Hub helpdesk is now open and providing initial advice to organisations about potential carbon reduction measures, and which… Continue reading New enterprise hub to help Westmorland and Furness businesses unlock a cleaner, greener future
An Innovating for Success grant of £30,000 from Cumbria Local Enterprise Partnership (CLEP) is helping a business develop new food products and extend the life of existing ones. Clare Holland, owner and manager of Flookburgh based Furness Fish, Poultry and Game says the grant met almost half of the total cost of creating an… Continue reading £30,000 grant is helping Flookburgh based Furness Fish, Poultry and Game invest in their business
Knock-about fun and frolics are promised at Ulverston Pantomime Society’s forthcoming production of The Snow Queen – the first event at Ulverston’s Coronation Hall since the much-loved venue came under the management of Westmorland and Furness Council. The production – the society’s 75th since 1948 (one year was lost to Covid in 2021) – runs… Continue reading Panto fun and frolics on stage for first Coro show of the new year
Barrow Police are aware of recent reports over social media of animals being injured in the Ormsgill area in the surrounding woodlands and fields, with concerns raised over snares potentially being used. Police are appealing for any information from members of the public for the exact location of any incidents, dates, whether any devices have… Continue reading Barrow Police – Reports over social media of animals being injured in the Ormsgill area in the surrounding woodlands and fields
Lancashire and South Cumbria’s mental health trust is reminding people that they are there to listen to those struggling after the festive period. Last week (commencing 8 January) has seen many children return to school, parents back to work and life returning to normal after Christmas and New Year celebrations. While the return of a… Continue reading Mental Health Advice to beat ‘January Blues’
The NHS is rolling out an expanded mental health support service for Armed Forces veterans, as a survey found that more than half find it difficult to speak up about mental health issues. The health service has today (9 January) launched a new campaign to highlight its Op COURAGE service, which now includes enhanced specialist support… Continue reading NHS expands mental health support for veterans with more than half saying it’s hard to speak up
Ulverston Town Council have installed commemorative plaques at the 5 schools where commemorative trees were planted. The trees were planted in October 2023 to commemorate the life of Queen Elizabeth II and King Charles III and are now labelled with a plaque as a reminder for future generations to come. The 5 schools where commemorative trees… Continue reading Commemorative Tree Plaques installed at Ulverston Schools
