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KIRKBY-IN-FURNESS The "Roundhead" Village SITUATED ON THE DUDDON ESTUARY, TO THE SOUTH OF THE LAKE DISTRICT NATIONAL PARK, KIRKBY IS A COLLECTION OF ATTRACTIVE HAMLETS LYING ALONG SIDE THE A595, THE LONGEST ROAD IN THE COUNTY OF CUMBRIA Kirkby residents who were actually born in the Parish of Kirkby Ireleth are given the name "ROUNDHEAD". This is taken from the practice in the slate quarries of rounding off the top of roofing slates. Some "ROUNDHEADS" refer to off comers as "SQUAREHEADS".
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NEW RESIDENTS' - "Welcome to Kirkby" booklet CGP - Application Form
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Latest News: 11/12/2024 Kirkby Charities The Soup Lunch provided by the Kirkby Charities will take place on the second Thursday of each month during the winter. The next one is scheduled for Thursday 12th December from 12 noon until 1.00 p.m. at The Community Centre. Problems at Grizebeck Recent traffic jams due to the closure of the "Mousetrap" are being reported. A road restriction regarding HGV's will be put in place in early January. (In 2004 SLDC put forward a plan to prohibit HGV's travelling along the A595 except for access. The alternative route was to be through Greenodd. Here is the discussion and voting held at the Planning Committee Meeting held in Kendal.) Kirkby Ireleth Relief in Need Charity. The Trustees are attempting to provide help to those who are having financial difficulties. If you know of any one who may need help, especially with fuel costs, please contact any of the Trustees. Their contact details can be found here. All matters, will of course, be strictly confidential. Stone Arthur The appeal against the enforcement notice has been REFUSED. The full details of the Planning Inspectors report can be found HERE. The owners have now closed the property down as a holiday let. The Open Pantry provided by the Kirkby Charities is at the back of St. Cuthbert's Church. There are three boxes – dried products, tins and jars and bathroom basics. The Open Pantry exists for those in genuine need who would benefit from some help at this time. If you know of some one who is in need please tell them of the Pantry. Or you could collect some items for delivery. Please act considerately and responsibly. In the future you may be in a position where you might like to contribute to help someone else. "Encourage one another and help one another"
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Information: Neighbourhood Alerts - Phone Frauds Frauds Secure your email Video Door Bells Data Breach July News August News Police Action (Anti Social Behaviour) Neighbourhood Watch February March April Citizens' Advice - Call 015394 46464 (9.30am – 2pm, Monday – Friday) Energy Bills Shop Safely Help with Council Tax Minimum Wage Holiday Problems Latest details Energy Bills (July) Energy Supplies Keeping Warm Tackling Finances Parcel Problems Parish Council The next meeting of the Parish Council is on Thursday 19th December 7.00 p.m. in the Community Centre, Beckside, Due to the resignation of Councillor W. Todd there is a vacancy for a new Councillor. If you are at all interested please contact the Clerk, Mrs. A. Field. Full details can be found on the Parish Council website.
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