South Lakeland Community News
Supported by Cumbria CVS
Monday 25 May 2015
Training: Volunteering: Funding
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Events
South Lakes Volunteer Recruitment
Friday 5 June
from 10.30am -12noon at Kendal Town Hall, Highgate, Kendal, LA9 4DL
Organisations attending include:
The Oaklea Trust
South Lakeland Carers
St John’s Hospice
Forestry Commission
Cancer Care
Age UK South Lakeland
ITCH-IT Can help
RSPCA
Kendal Child Contact Centre
Cumbria Circles
Alzheimer’s Society
Lake District National Park
Eden Valley Hospice
Cumbria Fire and Rescue
Cumbria CVS
For further information call 01768 800350
email:[email protected] or
visit http://www.cumbriacvs.org.uk
Guided Walks
The Lake District National Park Authority organises hundreds of guided walks led by
experienced volunteers throughout the Lake District. Many are free and all are
welcome. Here are some coming up over the next few weeks in South Lakeland.
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Steam to the Hills
Thursday 28 May
Take the 'Ratty' steam train to Eskdale Green and walk back to the sea over
Muncaster Fell. Meet at 10.30 to catch the 10.45 train.
Start point: Ravenglass 'Ratty' Railway Station
Booking essential
Contact: 01229 717171.
Price - train fare required, free but donations welcome.
Grade - moderate, Length - 9.6 km, 5.9 miles, 4 hours, total ascent 866ft, 264
metres, highest point 633ft, 193 metres.
Appropriate footwear essential, walking equipment required, packed lunch and dogs
allowed.
Yew Beauty!
Friday 29 May
A short walk through beautiful National Trust owned Yewdale Woods, returning
along the Cumbria Way to Coniston. Start point Coniston Tourist Information Centre.
Just turn up, Free but donations welcome.
Grade - easy plus, length 4.5 km, 2.7 miles, 2 hours. Total ascent 400 ft,122
metres, highest point 400ft, 122 metres.
Appropriate footwear essential and dogs allowed.
Coniston Lake, Moor and Forest
Wednesday 3 June
10am. Cruise on a Coniston Launch to Water Park. Climb to an airy promenade high
above the lake. Walk ends at Brantwood. Tearoom visit optional.
Start point Coniston Boating Centre, Lake Road, Coniston.
Just turn up, discounted boat fare required. Free but donations welcome.
Grade - Moderate, length 10.4 km, 6.4 miles, 5 hours. Total ascent 1243 ft, 379
metres, highest point: 981ft, 299 metres.
Appropriate footwear essential, walking equipment required, packed lunch, hearing
impaired and dogs allowed.
Scout Scar - a Natural Limestone Garden
Tuesday 9 and 16 June and Saturday 20 June
9.45am. A circular walk over Scout Scar, looking at the wildlife and special plants
that grow on the limestone. Start point layby on Brigsteer Road, near Kendal grid
reference: SD502917.
Just turn up free but donations welcome.
Grade - easy plus, length 4.5 km, 2.7 miles, 3 hours. Appropriate footwear essential,
walking equipment required, hearing impaired and dogs allowed.
For more details please go to our website www.lakedistrict.gov.uk/events. Or look
out for the Events Guide 2015.
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Introduction to Volunteering
Monday 8 June
1pm – 2.30pm
Kirkby Stephen Local Links, Vicarage Lane, Kirkby Stephen, CA17 4QX
This session is for those who are new to volunteering or who are thinking of
volunteering and want to know more.
Come along to this free session and find out more about:
Becoming a volunteer and the benefits of volunteering
A range of volunteering opportunities in your area
Learn more about local organisations currently looking for volunteers
Current training opportunities for volunteers
Volunteering and state benefits
To book:
Go online:
http://cumbriacvs.org.uk/training-and-events/get-together-work-together/
Complete and return a booking form with payment to:
Cumbria CVS, 6 Hobson Court, Gillan Way, Penrith CA11 9GQ
Please do not hesitate to contact us with any queries on 01768 800350 or
email [email protected]
Prom Art
Sunday 31 May
10am – 4pm on the Promenade, Grange-over-Sands
Now in its 11th year, Prom Art continues to be the North West's largest outdoor arts
and crafts event. Its popularity grows each year and we look forward to welcoming
you on the last Sunday of each month between April and Sept 2015. Talented artists
exhibit their unique, handcrafted creations providing you with the perfect opportunity
to become the owner of something special.
Musicians, dancers and entertainers make a visit a memorable day out for all the
family.
For further information contact Pete Nightingale by email:
[email protected]
X-Bay Walk 2015
Sunday 12 July
2.45pm
Morcambe Bay walk led by Cedric Robinson
starts at Arnside and finishes at Kents Bank, approximately 7-8 miles, allow 4.5
hours. £10 per adult, under-16’s free. To register or for more details
email: [email protected]
or call Ross Pincott on 01539 533128.
In aid of the local RSPCA Westmorland Branch – Kendal
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50 Things Activity Days
Tuesday 26 May
11am – 3pm at National Trust Cockshott Point., Glebe Road, Bowness
Want to have some fun outdoors? Join our rangers by the lake, at Cockshott Point,
where we'll be making some wild art and trying lots of fun 50 things activities. Access
is by public footpath and there is public parking in Bowness.
For further information contact Debbie Riviere on 015394 88409 email:
[email protected] or visit http://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/footprint
Family Activity: Food Growing Fun with Peas & Beans
Wednesday 27 May
2pm – 4pm at The Garden Room in the Walled Garden, Ford Park, Ulverston
Explore food growing and plant your own during this hands-on activity. Some time
may be spent outside.
Just turn up 10 minutes before advertised start time to ensure your place at the
session.
For further information contact Kim Farr on 01229 588164 or
Email: [email protected] or visit www.ford-park.org.uk
Lads and Girls Club Makeover
Wednesday 27 May
10.00am - 4.00pm at Kendal Lads and Girls Club, Beezon Field, Kendal, Cumbria
This is a free fun event to come and take part in painting the outside of the club.
Lunch will be provided by South Lakes Housing.
There will also be the opportunity to clean up the garden area.
Supported by South Lakes Housing
For further information contact:
Lyn Richardson of South Lakes Housing, Bridge Mills Business Centre,
Stramongate, Kendal, LA9 4BD on 0300 3038540 or
email: [email protected]
Finance Network
Wednesday 27 May 2015
5.30 – 7.30pm
Stricklandgate House, 92 Stricklandgate, Kendal LA9 4PU
Keeping up to date with financial regulatory requirements can be difficult, especially
with so many changes in recent years.
Why not join our new Finance Network and keep abreast of things?
The Network will hold a series of meetings to introduce you to our Right Balance
Accounting, part of CVS Trading - providing you with a range of financial information
and guidance to help keep you compliant.
Join us - become part of this valuable network
Understanding your charity accounts
Session delivered by Alan Stubbs, Accountant.
There will also be an opportunity to network and to book a 1:1 appointment to
discuss your accounts or payroll needs.
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Spaces are limited so please book early.
Book today online or
email: [email protected]
• Free for CVS members
• £10 for non members
Brockhole Volunteer Open Day
Sunday 31 May
11.00am - 1.00pm at Brockhole, The Lake District Visitor Centre, Windermere
We are looking for local people to volunteer at Brockhole to meet and greet our
visitors and help us provide a world-class visitor experience. If you can spare a few
hours at weekends and during school holidays, and enjoy meeting people then we
would love to meet you!
For futher information contact Lorraine Brierley on 01539 792605 or
email: [email protected]
Growing Well Cross Bay Walk with Cedric Robinson
Sunday 28 June
Growing Well is organising a cross-bay walk between Arnside Prom and Kents Bank
guided by Cedric Robinson, Queen’s Guide to the Sands. The walk is around 8 miles
long and usually takes approximately 3½ to 4 hours. To book onto the walk, you
must have a reasonable level of fitness, and be able to walk unaided for at least 10
miles.
That said, it promises to be an amazing event, so come and join us!
For further information and to book call 015395 61777.
May Half Term Family Fun at K Village
From Saturday 23 May to Sunday 31 May
9.30am – 5pm at K Village, The Lakes Outlet, Riverside Place, Lound Road, Kendal
Enjoy the Spring season with the family here at K Village this half term holidays!
K Village provides fun games for the family and opportunities to win throughout the
week. Hunt and Seek for Bownessie and collect your stickers in our 16 factory outlet
stores!
Come along for a Children’s Art Workshop. It's FREE and all materials are supplied,
just bring your creative self! Bring your kids to bounce for FREE on the Bouncy
Castle at K Village this school holidays.
For further information call 01539 732363.
Holker Garden Festival
Friday 29 May to Sunday 31 May
10am - 5.30pm Holker Hall & Gardens, Cark-in-Cartmel, Grange-over-Sands,
Presenting the very best of gardening, countryside, food and crafts, the Holker
Garden Festival returns for its 23rd year with a show-stopping line up all set in the
beautiful Holker Parkland.
Admission Price: £11.50 senior/student advance £13 on the day to £13 adult
advance £15 on the day.
For further information call 015395 58838 email:[email protected]
Or visit http://www.holkerfestival.co.uk
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Coffee Morning
Saturday 20 June
9.30am - 11.30am at Kendal Town Hall, Highgate, Kendal
Coffee morning to raise funds for South Lakeland Carers.
There'll be home-made cakes, stalls and a tombola. Do join us.
For further information contact Janice Benson on 01539 815970
email: [email protected] or
visit http://www.slcarers.org.uk
Leven Valley Support Group for St Mary’s Hospice
Annual Summer Fair & Car Boot Sale
Sunday 21 June
9.30am 3.30pm at Haverthwaite Playing Fields, Haverthwaite
Annual Summer fair and huge car boot sale raising much needed funds for St Mary’s
Hospice, Ulverston. Come along for a wonderful day out with Little Beasties Climbing
Wal,l Bouncy Castle, Face Painting, Refreshments, Craft & Produce Stalls, Dutch
Organ, Raffle, Magician etc.
Admission £2, under 16’s free.
For further information contact Dorothy Crabtree on 015395 30132
CancerCare Cross bay Challenge
Sunday 28 June
12noon The Foreshore, end of Moor Lane, Flookburgh
CancerCare’s Cross Bay Challenge is a truly unique way to experience the stunning
scenery of Morecambe Bay and the South Lakes. With the choice of a half
marathon, a Fatbike ride or a family-friendly 7-mile walk!
All starting and finishing in the same place, the walkers and cyclists in time to cheer
the runners over the finish line, creating a wonderful carnival-type atmosphere.
There’s something for everyone.
The Walk will set off at 1pm, the Fatbike ride at 1.30 and the Half Marathon at 2pm.
For further information call 01524 381820
Email: [email protected]
Or visit http://www.cancercare.org.uk
Other Information
St Mary’s Hospice
We have Community Neighbour Volunteers available now to visit in Barrow,
Dalton, Millom, Grange and Windermere areas.
If one of your patients/service users has a life-shortening diagnosis and has little
help or is lonely especially through the week then a visit from one of our Neighbours
may add a little life to that person’s day or week.
Our volunteers are all DBS-checked and trained but most of all they are just nice
people who want to help out in their local community.
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This service relies on referrals from community health professionals and
community organisations.
If you want more information email [email protected]
or visit our website www.stmaryshospice.org.uk
Submit Your Event to What’s On in South Lakeland
This is a free event listing service available from South Lakeland District Council.
Our events section is very popular with over 23,000 page views each year and is a
great way of advertising your event to locals and visitors for free.
Submit your event - please go to www.southlakeland.gov.uk/events and click ‘Submit
Your Event' on the left-hand menu. We will then check your submission and, once
approved, your event will appear online at www.southlakeland.gov.uk/events and
www.exploresouthlakeland.co.uk/events
The Explore South Lakeland website (www.exploresouthlakeland.co.uk) provides
lots of useful information for visitors and locals including parking, places to visit and
special offers. You can advertise your special offers for free at
www.exploresouthlakeland.gov.uk/offers/submit.php. We would appreciate any
linkage back to the Explore South Lakeland website where possible.
Adoption of Phase 1 Development Brief Supplementary Planning Documents
(SPDs)
On 29 April 2015, South Lakeland District Council adopted the six remaining
Development Brief Supplementary Planning Documents (SPDs) from Phase 1 of
their programme of development briefs. These relate to land at Kendal Parks, South
of Underbarrow Road and Stainbank Green (in Kendal), South and East of
Milnthorpe, North of Kendal Road (Kirkby Lonsdale) and Croftlands (Ulverston). The
Development Briefs now form part of the Local Plan for South Lakeland outside the
Lake District and Yorkshire Dales National Parks.
The Development Briefs provide additional guidance on the application of sitespecific policies in the South Lakeland Local Plan Land Allocations Document and
other relevant Local Plan policies. They inform developers and other interested
groups of the constraints and opportunities presented by the sites and the type of
development expected or encouraged on these sites by the Local Planning Authority.
The Development Brief SPDs are material considerations when determining any
planning applications for the respective sites.
The adopted Development Brief and the Adoption Statement, Consultation
Statement and associated information for each Brief can be inspected on the
Council’s website at www.southlakeland.gov.uk/development-briefs and at the
following locations during normal opening hours:
South Lakeland House, Lowther Street, Kendal, LA9 4DL
District Council Offices, Coronation Hall, County Square, Ulverston, LA12 7LZ
Libraries in Kendal, Ulverston, Kirkby Lonsdale, Milnthorpe, Grange and Arnside
Any person aggrieved by the adoption of any of the Development Brief SPDs may
apply to the High Court for permission to apply for judicial review of the decision. Any
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such application must be made promptly and in any event not later than 3 months
after the date on which the SPDs were adopted. For further information, visit
www.southlakeland.gov.uk/development-briefs or contact the Development Plans
team on [email protected] or 01539 793388
Volunteer Opportunities
Alzheimer’s need Side by Side Volunteers in Kendal to help someone with
dementia to do the things they love. Being a Side by Side volunteer is a flexible way
to volunteer your time and helps people with dementia to keep doing the things we
take for granted.
Contact Paula on 01539 742631.
St. John’s Hospice Furniture Shop desperately needs volunteer shop assistants in
its Kendal Shop on Highgate. They need volunteers who are keen to help raise
income through their Kendal furniture outlet. Come and join their friendly team with
customer service, housekeeping, making that sale and display.
Contact Nicky on 01524 823965.
Swarthmoor Hall in Ulverston is opening a café in July overlooking formal gardens
and the old hall. Warmed by a wood burning stove it will be cosy on cool days and
have plenty outside space when it’s sunny. It will offer light meals, delicious pastries,
cakes, organic teas, coffees and a selection of cold drinks. They are looking for
volunteers to serve customers, prepare simple meals, clear tables and wash up.
They also need volunteers to help maintain the gardens and grounds.
Contact Sandra Rose Timson on 01229 583204.
Oxfam Kendal needs volunteers to spare a few hours each week in their shop either
helping on the till, pricing, sorting, window displays or with their on-line shop describing items using the listing tools, researching special items and select and
pack sold items to be posted. The shop opens 7 days a week, including Sundays.
Contact Belinda on 01539 735420.
Cumbria County Scouts needs a Volunteer Treasurer to manage and monitor the
financial activities of the County Scout Council. The Volunteer will prepare and
present financial reports and accounts to the County Executive Committee and lead
the Executive Committee in the creation of budgets and financial planning, and
monitoring of these. A Volunteer Chair of the County Scout Council is needed to
objectively and impartially chair and facilitate Executive Committee meetings.
Contact Marion on 0845 094 6059.
The Royal British Legion needs Information Volunteers in Kendal and Ambleside to
support the area team in giving information to beneficiaries and members of the
public. Volunteers will help beneficiaries to identify a range of support options, using
our online information site.
Contact Kerry Newham on 07500 553007.
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Funding Opportunities
The NCI (Neighbourhood Care Independence) Small Grant Fund is available
again this year.
Small community groups and voluntary organisations or associations can apply for
up to £500
To apply for a grant from this programme you must be a charity or community group
providing services for:
Adults over 65
Some vulnerable adults under 65
People that require services or support to help them remain independent at
home
Volunteer-led groups such as luncheon clubs, “coffee and crack” groups,
practical or social activities to reach more people within their communities
through extending services, training current and recruiting new volunteers
helping to extend the reach of the service within a given community
The Types of Organisations We Can Fund
Constituted* community groups and voluntary organisations or associations - with a
social purpose and with at least 3 unrelated people aged over 18 on the
management committee
*to be a constituted organisation, a group or organisation will need to have a
governing document, e.g. a set of rules, which sets out how the organisation works
and does not allow profit to be taken. Applicants will be required to attach a signed
and dated governing document or set of operating rules with their application form.
If you are not currently constituted then Cumbria CVS can assist you with this simple
process.
Programme Criteria
We will support community organisations and groups with projects and activities
which meet each of the following criteria:
1. Your project aims to support an improvement in health and well-being in your
community
2. Your project targets people who are at a higher risk of poor health.
3. Your project ensures that there is community participation in the project
4. Your project is local
5. Your project is relevant, practical and can make a positive difference to the local
community
For further information on the funding available in the Furness and South Lakes area
please contact Andrew at Cumbria CVS on 01768 800350 or
[email protected]
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There is no deadline for applications but once all the funding has been allocated we
will not be able to process any further applications. Funding awarded must be spent
before April 2016.
Cumbria CVS
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We offer a wide range of events and services including:
funding fairs and funding advice
training, governance and management support, and workforce development
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support and training for volunteers and organisations who manage volunteers
payroll and financial services
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For more information please contact your local Cumbria CVS office:
Stricklandgate House, 92 Stricklandgate, Kendal, LA9 4PU
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