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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". |
NEW RESIDENTS' - "Welcome to Kirkby" booklet CGP - Application Form
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Latest News: 02/10/2024 Problems at Grizebeck Recent traffic jams due to the closure of the "Mousetrap" are being reported. In 2004 SLDC put forward a plan to prohibit HGV's travelleing 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 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 Neighbourhood Watch February March April Citizens' Advice - Energy Bills Shop Safely Help with Council Tax Minimum Wage Holiday Problems Latest details Energy Bills (July) Energy Supplies Keeping Warm Parish Council A vacancy exists for a Parish Councillor. If you are at al interested in serving the communiy in this way please contact any Parish Councillor or the Clerk Mrs. A. Field.
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