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A592 Road Closure Advance Warning
Cumbria County Council have warned that the A592, on the south side of the Kirkstone pass, will be closed for rock inspection purposes for 1-2 days within the five day period starting Feb 27th. The closure will be over a 570metre section approx half a mile north of the Queens Head. Look out for road signs with more precise information.
Help us to help you get Better Broadband
Click the Button
Some 70 people in the parish have already carried out this test of their broadband speed, so a big thankyou to them. However, this probably only represents about 25% of the internet users. From the Results we have received so far, it is clear that many people are getting speeds significantly less than they should be, so we have produced a Help Page with things you could try to improve your speed.
Help us to get more measurements by asking friends and neighbours to click on the button to easily measure their broadband speed and let us know the result. We don't mind how many times you run the test.
January 2012 latest - for the latest news on the Cumbria County Council "Connecting Cumbria" Broadband project, click here to see the January project newsletter.
More local "Champions" welcome
Our local Broadband "Champions" want to do more over the coming months to ensure our community gains maximum benefit from the Cumbria Broadband pilot activity - if you 'd like to join us, do get in touch & email the editors at patterdaletoday@gmail.com
Storm Damage
at St Patrick's
Two large branches from a scots pine came down in the churchyard on the night of Wednesday, January 4th. Click here for larger picture.
St. Patrick’s Church, Patterdale
Concerts in 2012
Dates for the 2012 concerts are now listed in the What's On section of the website.
See a Video on the
Floods Page
Patterdaletoday has been given some video taken by Pat McGloin during the floods in November 2009. There are some great shots of tractors and the local fire engine driving through deep water at Boat House corner, also canoeists on the A592! Click Here
Then and Now Pictures
We were delighted to receive, from two readers, quite a selection of Joseph Lowe photographs showing how the dale looked around a hundred years ago. Many of these images have now been added to our Then and Now gallery alongside a photograph of the same scene today. If you can help to date any of the pictures or suggest any narrative for them, please e-mail the editors.
Community Forum on Patterdale Today Website
There is now a "Community Forum" section on the Patterdale Today website, to facilitate discussion amongst members on any topics of local interest. To learn more and find out how to join, click on the "Community Forum" link.
The "Have Your Say" section has been kept (now named "Letters" ) for those who would prefer to continue to e-mail or write to the editors as before. |
Want to have a go at balancing the Cumbria Police budget?
Cumbria Police Authority are giving everyone the opportunity to help them set priorities for the Cumbria Police Budget. To go to their website and have a go, click here.
Patterdale Fire Station
The brand new fire station in Patterdale was opened with a ribbon cutting ceremony on Thursday December 15. This was followed by a highly successful Community Open Day on Sunday, January 8th.
New Police Non-Emergency Number Launched - 101
Cumbria Police have launched a new number - 101 - for reporting all non emergency issues to the police. For more details, click here.
Boundary Changes
The Boundary Commission for England is currently conducting the 2013 Review. Click Here to see more details including maps. The parish council has agreed to write to express opposition to the present proposals.
Local firefighters attend car on fire after accident near Falling Rocks
Thanks to Rob Shephard for sending us this photo of the accident on Nov 22nd. Click here to view a bigger picture. NB A meeting to discuss concerns about this area of road is being arranged with Cumbria highways
Ullswater Nursery is Outstanding
Congratulations to Ullswater Nursery - inspected recently by Ofsted and found to be ‘OUTSTANDING’ in every single area of the inspection.
Patterdale "blob" latest
- a new theory
Patterdale "blob",the strange substance first found on the fells above Patterdale at the end of October,may no longer be a mystery. There is a new theory - that it is the indigestible jelly of frog spawn regurgitated by predators that have consumed frogs!
It all began when Tom and Gillian from Patterdale Post Office spotted the blob, and the story took off when Rob, our local blogger,reported it on his blog. Since then, sightings have been reported as far afield as Huddersfield and Dartmoor. To learn more about the mystery of the Patterdale blob, click here.
Local Entertainment
To check out what's on at our local cinemas and theatres, click above to access the Links Page.
Tell us "What's On"
We are expanding the coverage of our "What's On" section on the website. If you have items you would like added, email us at patterdaletoday@gmail.com with details. Meanwhile, check out the listings in the What's On section |
Patterdale Parish Council
The Parish council will next meet on February 21st at Glenridding Public Hall. At this meeting issues from recent parish meetings will be the main topic .
For further general information about the Parish Council click here.
Please note Glenridding Public hall kitchen works are on track for completion in late January/early February.
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Click on the Notice Board to view Parish Council current issues, notices and notes
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Make a Date to Volunteer Wed Feb 29th Penrith
Cumbria CVS is holding a Volunteer Speed Matching event in Penrith on Wednesday, February 29th, 9.30am to 1230pm. Volunteer Speed Matching is a fast and fun way to find out about volunteering! Participants have speedy chats with organisations about volunteering, moving between tables every 7 minutes (on a whistle). Click here to learn more. For more information on volunteering opportunities , click here for our Volunteering section.
Rosie Lightfoot MBE
Congratulations to Rosie Lightfoot, of Gillside Farm, Glenridding, made MBE in the New Year Honours for her services to the community in Glenridding and Patterdale over more than four decades.
Patterdale Grand Raffle
The aim of the raffle is to raise much needed money for Patterdale Primary School. There are loads of prizes including many holiday accomodation vouchers in the local area and much more. Tickets available locally and online - click here for details.
Womens' Institute is 90
The Patterdale and Glenridding WI is 90 years old and members have celebrated with a theatre trip and a celebratory tea after the last meeting. One or two members have been part of the WI for over half a century.
Housing 15 February Next steps meeting
A very informal meeting will be held on 15 February in the Public Hall to discuss options for following up November's meeting on housing pressures. The suggested list of priorities have been supported by the parish council (see parish council notice board page) . Anyone who would like to attend the February meeting who is looking for housing or has help they can offer is very welcome.
Recycling in Glenridding doing well - £147 earned
Many thanks to everyone who helps to keep our recycling totals up. The more people who use the recycling centre properly the more money the parish council earns to spend locally. Between April and June 2011 we earned £147.02 (compared to £95.25 between January and March) from the glass, cans and paper recycled. Please remember - only the agreed items can be recycled and there is no general rubbish facility.
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