Janet Nuttall, Author at Kirkby Lonsdale Visitor and Local Information

Where to Eat in Kirkby Lonsdale in August

Janet Nuttall July 27, 2020 0 Comments

Coming out of lockdown provided the UK's cafes, bars and restaurants with a challenge. How to maintain new rules of social distancing in a traditionally social environment? But those who provide food and drink in Kirkby Lonsdale have worked hard and are now welcoming guests across their doors with a series of new measures. Kirstie Pelling rounds up what they've been up to... Opening up after...

Cumbria Chamber Speaks Out on Test and Trace

Janet Nuttall July 27, 2020 0 Comments

Cumbria Chamber of Commerce is asking businesses to do everything in their power to co-operate with NHS Test and Trace. This follows the local lockdown in Leicester. "Businesses there had invested heavily in safe working and social-distancing measures so they could operate safely and were then forced to shut again leaving them with no revenue. Some won't survive a second lockdown....

Unexpected Kirkby Lonsdale Visitor

Janet Nuttall July 20, 2020 0 Comments

Did you catch Kirkby Lonsdale in the Westmorland Gazette? A weekend drama unfolded at Ruskin's View when a mole was spotted by a tourist inside the visitor donation box. Here's the tale of a town trying to rescue the critter.Sadly not a happy ending....

Latest Kirkby Londale Shopping Info

Janet Nuttall July 8, 2020 0 Comments

Following the lifting of government restrictions, the high street is getting back to normal in Kirkby Lonsdale. Local volunteer Kate Mason has been pulling together the news about what's open on a regular basis in recent weeks. Here's the last of her updates. Thanks to Kate for her hard work.

A Bright New Future for Kirkby Lonsdale Charter Market

Janet Nuttall June 29, 2020 0 Comments

Kirkby Lonsdale’s Charter Market is embracing the future with the help of a specialist market company. The town has had a market charter since 1227 and it’s hoped the new partnership will help the market to grow and flourish for decades to come says Town Manager Janet Nuttall… Back in 2011, when the Kirkby Lonsdale Community Interest Company was first formed, we took ownership of the...

Our Toilets are Open

Janet Nuttall June 23, 2020 0 Comments

Both sets of toilets in Kirkby Lonsdale remain open as the high street and Charter Market return to life. Our toilets include disabled facilities and are situated at Jingling Lane and Devil's Bridge. They are regularly serviced and operated via a coin mechanism.

Kirkby Lonsdale Family Trail

Janet Nuttall June 23, 2020 0 Comments

Do you struggle to get your family out walking? Local resident Rachel Wilkinson designed this downloadable Family Trail to keep her seven year old twin girls occupied on their lockdown walks. The trail and fun quiz of Kirkby Lonsdale takes less than an hour and is an easy walk. The answers are on the second page so be aware when printing it off that there might be spoilers! Let us...

Things to Do in Kirkby Lonsdale

Janet Nuttall June 9, 2020 0 Comments

Visiting Kirkby Lonsdale this summer? Want some recommendations for things to do? Kirstie Pelling asked the Visitor Information Centre volunteers and town guides to share some of their favourite activities, walks and views....A town bustling with lifeKirkby Lonsdale is famous for many things. The high street is unique and packed with eclectic shops, its cuisine is imaginative, locally sourced and...

Lunesdale Bakery New Lines

Janet Nuttall May 28, 2020 0 Comments

New from Lunesdale Bakery - a cherry and almond bread to replace the very popular hot cross loaf. Owain has also reintroduced sandwiches with a range of fillings.

Cycling

Janet Nuttall May 14, 2020 0 Comments

Kirkby Lonsdale is an ideal location to base yourself for bike rides in the Lakes and Dales. You can start with some circular bike rides around Sedbergh, Dentdale and the Lune Valley. Barbon Beck provides a watery ride along the riverside. Or try biking to Milnthorpe and through the deer park and along the coast road to Arnside. If you still have energy you can then push on to Silverdale. ...

Kirkby Lonsdale Town Council News

Janet Nuttall May 14, 2020 0 Comments

Kirkby Lonsdale Town Council’s planning group has considered three planning applications, which all Councillors have seen.Approval was recommended in each case: SL/2020/0122 7 MitchelgateSL/2020/0129 Fellside FarmhouseS/09/13A/LB Kearstwick Hill For full details of these applications, visit www.southlakeland.gov.uk and follow the links to planning applications/decisions. A scheme of delegation...

Scouts Go Wild at Home

Janet Nuttall May 13, 2020 0 Comments

While most clubs and societies closed their doors in March, scouting in Kirkby Lonsdale has flourished in lockdown. With Saturday morning Cub breakfasts, a ‘camp at home’ night under their belt and a family camp planned, 1st Kirkby Lonsdale Scout Group didn’t get upset about Covid 19 restrictions. Instead they got online and creative, as Kirstie Pelling found out… Scouting is about being...

Fairfield Horseshoe, Ambleside. Image by Cumbria Tourism

Walks

Janet Nuttall May 12, 2020 0 Comments

There are many short walks you can access from the town. A short loop taking in the famous Ruskin's view, the radical steps, the river and Devil's Bridge will take about an hour or less. At the Visitor Information Centre you can pick up a town map for a small charge to help you find the way.There are also delightful walks around and to local villages including Casterton and Barbon. You will...

A Hub of Community Spirit

Janet Nuttall May 11, 2020 0 Comments

The Kirkby Londsale Community Hub has handled over three hundred requests for help in six weeks. Over a hundred volunteers have walked dogs, delivered prescriptions and bought shopping for self-isolating households in the town and nearby villages. And behind every call there’s an invisible army of helpers keeping both community and community spirit alive, as Kirstie Pelling found out… A story...

How to Have a VE Day Party at Home

Janet Nuttall May 7, 2020 0 Comments

The bank holiday may not be the party it was planned to be, but you can still enjoy V.E. Day celebrations at home. There are lots of fun ideas in here from Cumbria County Council from making your own bunting to singalongs and recipes. The council would love to like and share your photo's - tag them @CumbriaCC or use the hashtag...