Cumbria - Kirkby Lonsdale Visitor and Local Information

Queen’s Platinum Jubilee – Dance Programme

Janet Nuttall April 20, 2022 0 Comments

Dancing Through The Decades Kirkby Lonsdale CIC are pleased to announce they have received £5,000 from Cumbria Community Foundation and Arts Council England’s Let’s Create Jubilee Fund to put on Dancing Through The Decades - an exciting a weekend of dance themed events so that the community can celebrate the Platinum Jubilee together! Dance with us at the Market Square “Street Party”,...

Late Night Shopping this December in Kirkby Lonsdale

Janet Nuttall November 25, 2020 0 Comments

Christmas is coming to Kirkby Lonsdale! Please join us this December for Late Night Shopping (socially distanced of course). Christmas is going to be quieter than normal this year, but we still need all the time we can to do our Christmas shopping. Local businesses are coming together to support the town by staying open until 7.30pm on the first three Fridays in December and the Tuesday before...

We’re Hiring

Janet Nuttall October 5, 2020 0 Comments

Marketing/Communications Intern We’re hiring! The Kirkby Lonsdale & Lune Valley Community Interest Company ( KL & LV CIC) is looking for an exceptional recent graduate to join their team as a Marketing Intern. The role is paid for a period of 6 months. This is a fantastic opportunity for a bright, articulate graduate to kickstart their marketing/communications career at the grass...

Christmas Fair Cancelled

Janet Nuttall September 29, 2020 0 Comments

Cancellation of the Christmas FairChristmas is always a special time in Kirkby Lonsdale and we will be decorating the town as usual this year; in fact we plan to have all the lights and Christmas trees that make it so atmospheric. But we are sad to announce that this year's Christmas Fair will no longer be going ahead. Covid 19 restrictions mean it isn't possible to run the chalet village or...

We’re Hiring

Janet Nuttall September 10, 2020 0 Comments

Marketing/Communications Intern We’re hiring! The Kirkby Lonsdale & Lune Valley Community Interest Company ( KL & LV CIC) is looking for an exceptional recent graduate to join their team as a Marketing Intern. The role is paid and for an initial period of 6 months but may be extended. This is a fantastic opportunity for a bright, articulate graduate to kickstart their...

Lunesdale Hall Reopens for Hire

Janet Nuttall September 1, 2020 0 Comments

All areas of the Lunesdale Hall are now open for hire once more. We have space to accommodate your booking for a group activity or private function this year or next. We worked hard to make sure social distancing measures were in place but all Covid conditions have now been lifted. Please contact lunesdalehallbookings@gmail.com to chat with us.

Take a Guided Walk of Kirkby Lonsdale

Janet Nuttall August 4, 2020 0 Comments

Do you love a guided walk? Let one of five specially trained guides lead you through the streets and stories of Kirkby Lonsdale. They will explain some of the history while you enjoy the atmosphere of the town and see the most famous landmarks. Walks happen on the first and third Friday and Saturday of each month. Catch the next one on 22nd August at 11.30am. Booking is essential....

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....