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Remembrance in Grange 2023
Tue, 29 Aug 2023 12:41:40 GMT
Everyone is welcome to get involved with Remembrance in Grange.The Royal British Legion, St Paul’s Parish Church in collaboration with Churches Together and Grange Town Council invite you to attend to remember service personnel, service animals and civilians who have died in wars, and those still experiencing conflict.You are welcome to attend any, or all, of the following: Remembrance Day, Saturday 11 November 2023The Remembrance Day Service, including one minute’s silence will [...]
Music at the Bandstand
Tue, 18 Apr 2023 12:44:12 GMT
The Music in the Park season starts in June 2023 with a rousing opening concert by Flookburgh Band. Join us for an exciting season of bands. Click here for full list. [...]
Uncontested Election Means No Polling on May 4
Fri, 14 Apr 2023 08:08:23 GMT
The May 2023 Town Council Election was uncontested. This means that fewer candidates stepped forward for election than there are seats on the Council. It also means that no polling will take place on 4 May this year. There will be seven Town Councillors from May 2023. There are two vacancies for co-option if any member of the community wishes to join the Council. For more information see Westmorland and Furness Council [...]
Local Elections 2023
Mon, 20 Mar 2023 13:02:14 GMT
Elections will take place for the Town Council on Thursday 4 May 2023. You have the chance to stand as a Town Councillor and get involved with your community and your town. For more information see Parish council elections in England | Electoral Commission [...]
Recreation Ground - Tender
Wed, 10 Aug 2022 10:39:42 GMT
Grange-over-Sands Town Council is inviting expressions of interest from Contractors to tender for the Exchange of Services Contract for the Operation and Maintenance of the Recreation Ground on Grange Promenade commencing on 1 November 2022 for a period of two years. To apply download the tender pack below.Queries to: council@grangeoversands.net Completed tenders must be submitted by:Wednesday 28 September 2022, no later than 12:00 noon 220808 Recreation Ground Tender [...]
Staff Vacancy - Casual Front of House, Caretaking and Tech Support Team Members
Tue, 26 Jul 2022 07:23:44 GMT
Staff Vacancy Casual Front of House, Caretaking and Tech Support Team Members The Victoria Hall is Grange’s Community Hall, used by lots of people for different activities and events.We are looking for friendly, reliable and flexible people, aged 18+, to help us run the Hall. Please apply if you have any, or all, of the following abilities:Available early mornings, evenings and weekends (some early mornings at weekends too).Physical ability to safely lift and carry numbers o [...]
Support for Ukraine
Thu, 17 Mar 2022 13:11:48 GMT
All of us are aware of the war unfolding in Ukraine and its impact on people's lives there, and here. Grange residents are always willing to support people in difficulty in our town and surrounding villages, and internationally. We are supporting Ukrainian people in a variety of humanitarian ways - doing what we can, when we can.To date, there were quick collections of clothes, medicines, toiletries, children's items, sleeping bags and tents which were sent to central collection depots in the No [...]
Cumbria's Holiday Activity and Food Programme - South Lakeland
Thu, 17 Mar 2022 12:51:52 GMT
South Lakeland has an exciting Holiday Activity Programme aimed at all school-age children and young people (age 5 – 16). Visit cumbria.gov.uk/holidays to search the range of activities available. Sessions will take place in venues across the region.Bookings will work on a first-come-first served basis. Places are limited, so please book quickly.Places are FREE for young people who receive benefits-related Free School Meals and eligible children in particular circumstances. All children wh [...]
Get Involved - make a difference
Fri, 11 Mar 2022 08:59:41 GMT
Are you passionate about our Community?Are you interested in what happens here?If you have answered 'Yes' to the above, have you considered being a Town Councillor?The Town Council has a casual vacancy for a Town Councillor and seeks to co-opt.This is an unpaid role. For an informal chat and to find out more, contact the Town Clerk on townclerk@grangeoversands.net [...]
Changes to the Highway Code
Fri, 28 Jan 2022 09:36:30 GMT
Did you know that from the 29th January 2022, there will be some changes to the Highway code to improve the safety of people walking, cycling and riding horses.Click on this link to find out morewww.gov.uk/government/news/the-highway-code-8-changes-you-need-to-know-from-29-january-2022?utm_source=dvsa&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=dvsa-direct [...]
THANK YOU!
Fri, 03 Dec 2021 12:27:18 GMT
The Mayor, councillors and staff would like to say a MASSIVE thank you to everyone who helped out when the community needed you after the devastation caused by Storm Arwen [...]
Grange Fire Station
Tue, 23 Nov 2021 14:18:45 GMT
Grange Fire Station is looking for new members to join the On-call Firefighter team.Interested? Come along and find out more on Wednesday 8th December from 16.30 - 20.00Any queries or for more information, please contact Jonathan Hurst, On-call Support Crew Manager via 07887 717955 or jonathan.hurst@cumbria.gov.uk [...]
Cinema at the Vic 22 August CANCELLED
Thu, 19 Aug 2021 11:42:50 GMT
We are very sorry to have to cancel this week's film PARASITE.Everyone will be reimbursed and we hope to see you at our next film - NOMADLAND on Sunday 12 September. [...]
Community Event
Tue, 03 Aug 2021 13:24:41 GMT
Friends of Kents Bank Station and Foreshore are hosting a Community Event to celebrate the Furness Railway line's 175th anniversary from 11am until 3pm.Children's goody bags, raffle, plant, cake & card stalls, Sands Band playing from 1.30pm Event Poster [...]
Play Survey
Mon, 05 Jul 2021 15:36:23 GMT
Let us know what play equipment you would like to see on the Prom - here is the link to our: Survey Survey [...]
Join the Town Council - get involved in your Community
Wed, 09 Jun 2021 07:55:18 GMT
The Town Council has a Casual Vacancy due to the resignation of Lyndon Howson. You can get involved in your Community by joining the Town Council. Get in touch if you would like to find out more - see below for details or email townclerk@grangeoversands.net Join the Town Council - more detailsFile Size: 143 kbFile Type: pdfDownload File [...]
PromArt to commence
Thu, 01 Apr 2021 13:58:32 GMT
PromArt, the popular outdoor Arts & Crafts event, will be on the promenade again this year. 10am till 4pmThe following dates are planned:May 30thJune 27thJuly 25thAugust 29thSeptember 30thPlease observe Social Distancing whilst attending this event. [...]
Office Space To Let
Wed, 17 Feb 2021 14:38:49 GMT
First Floor Office Space available to let, here at the Victoria Hall. Approx 31 square metresSpace suitable for small office, work room, design studio of just storage.Could be let as 2 separate unitsFor more information & to arrange a viewing, please contact the Town Council by email at: council@grangeoversands.net [...]
Chris Bannister Entertains
Mon, 08 Feb 2021 09:36:22 GMT
Chris Bannister, singer song writer & John Denver look alike will be performing live each week from his living room.For more information & details of how to join one of the concerts, please CLICK HERE [...]
South Lakeland's Locality Teams Newsletter January 2021
Wed, 13 Jan 2021 12:20:49 GMT
Click here to view SLDC's Locality Teams January 2021 Newsletter [...]
Grange Town Council Christmas Opening
Thu, 10 Dec 2020 00:00:00 GMT
The Town Council Office will be closed over Christmas & New Year from 1pm Thursday 17th December & not re-open until 10am Monday 4th January 2021.Have a good Christmas (even if you are Socially Distanced) & lets hope 2021 see us all getting back to some sort of normality. [...]
The BIG little Carol Sing
Tue, 08 Dec 2020 14:03:30 GMT
Grange Town Councillor Mrs Tricia Thomas, is encouraging us all to join in her BIG little Carol Sing on Christmas Eve at 4.30pmThe format will be like the "Clapping for the NHS" we all did over the summer, but this time lets sing a couple of Carols & help lift everyone's spirits at what is going to be a very difficult & lonely Christmas for a lot of us.The carols Tricia has chosen are: Jingle Bells (one verse & the Chorus) and We Wish You A Merry Christmas. If you need the word [...]
Victoria Hall to re-open
Thu, 26 Nov 2020 16:44:15 GMT
Following today's announcement that we are in Tier 2, the Victoria Hall can look forward to welcoming back the small groups that had been using the hall before the November Lockdown.We will open early December, with the same restrictions as before. Hope to see you all again soon. [...]
Remembrance Sunday
Wed, 04 Nov 2020 10:20:13 GMT
Due to the new lockdown for November, the format for Remembrance Sunday will be as follows and not as given in Grange Now:The poppy organisers will place the wreaths on the War Memorial first thing Sunday morning.The Mayor will read out the names of the fallen and lay one wreath on behalf of the Town Council and the people of Grange at 11am and observe the 2 minutes silence.On Wednesday 11th November, a member of the Royal British Legion will lay a wreath and observe the 2 minutes silence at 11a [...]
Roadworks: Hampsfell Road
Wed, 04 Nov 2020 00:00:00 GMT
Electricity NorthWest will be working on Hampsfell Road by St Paul's church from today (Wed Nov 3rd) until the 16th November. Traffic lights will be in operation.Click Here for a link to Cumbria Highways website [...]