Residents in Westmorland and Furness looking for somewhere to warm up and have a hot drink and a chat will be able to choose from nearly 100 local “warm spots” this winter.
There are now Warm Spot venues all the way from Barrow to Alston operating from village halls, community centres, churches, libraries, pubs, and sports centres, some open every day and some just a few hours a week. Everyone is welcome and you will not need to give any explanation of why you are there.
To help people find the Warm Spot nearest them, a new website has been launched – westmorlandandfurness.gov.uk/warmspots. The site provides an easy way to find out which Warm Spots are open and what they offer.
As a minimum, a Warm Spot will offer a warm space, a warm welcome, someone on hand to talk to if you wish, and, in most cases, a hot drink (free or at cost). But many are offering a much wider range of facilities, activities, and support.
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Now that the foundations have been completed, the steel framework is well underway for the new extension, which will house four additional classrooms, a sports hall, changing rooms and additional facilities.
Check out our latest video update below and find out information about the project.
Work has started to install the new wooden-clad crash barriers on Kirkstone Pass - the first of their type on a major road in Cumbria!
Great care is being taken to ensure the works not only improve safety on the pass, but respect this UNESCO heritage site in the heart of the Lake District National Park.
The wooden-clad on the safety barriers need no additional maintenance to what is usually required and as you can see from the photos, they make an outstanding difference visually and really complement the stunning surrounding landscape.
Improvement works on Kirkstone Pass are due to complete in March 2024 (weather dependent).
Don't miss out on our Holiday Activities and Food (HAF) programme this Christmas season!
If your child has free school meals you can find and book free childrens' activities and events in the school holidays. We have a variety of events and they all include an activity and a nutritious meal. The activities will help to:
- Increase self-esteem
- Improve wellbeing
- Provide information and advice on healthy eating and nutrition
- Most importantly, we want your children to have some fun
Find out HAF events near you.
Be mindful of ready to eat foods that could contain listeria such as cold-smoked or cured fish like smoked salmon or gravlax.
Pregnant woman and people with a weakened immune system are advised to avoid these products due to the risk of serious illness from listeria.
For more advice on what you can do to reduce the risk of becoming ill due to listeria, please check out the Food Standards Agency’s website.
Join us! There are currently 103 job opportunities available to apply for now.
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