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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"
Welcome
to Kirkby If
you are new to the Parish, or wish to find out more about the area, the Parish
Council's booklet "Welcome
to Kirkby" has a wealth of information including a
"Potted History" of the Parish. In it you will also find details
of the groups and
organisations and their contact numbers.
The
next meeting of the Parish Council is on Thursday 16th March at the
Community Centre, Beckside.
All
members of the public are invited to attend. Agenda
Due to the retirement of Councillor Winstanley there is a vacancy on the
Parish Council. If you are interested in being a Councillor further
information can be had by following this link. Parish Councillor vacancy.
PARISH
COUNCIL CGP TRUST FUND HAMLETS CHURCHES HISTORY ORGANISATIONS
KIRKBY
CHARITIES
RECENT POSTS:
Moorland Cottage (The Shop)
The planning
application has been refused. For the full details of the decision please
follow the link. Moorland
Cottage (The Shop)
"Warm Space/Soup Lunch"
Thursday, March
9th, 12.00 noon. until 1.00 p.m. at the Community Centre. (Please note new
time.)
Warming soup and
buns, tea/coffee and biscuits.
Gluton free provided.
All welcome.
Supported by the
Kirkby Ireleth Charities.
Transport to and
from the Centre can be arranged.
If you can help
with this project please contact Michael McPherson 889 382 or any of the
Trustees of the Kirkby Ireleth Charities.
Citizens'
Advice
Advice
regarding Problems
with Traders.
St.
Mary's Hospice
Presentation
to Kirkby Ladies' Guild Wednesday 1st March
Community
New
plans have been submitted for Moorland Cottage (The Shop) Ref;
SL/2022/0935. They can be viewed on the SLDC planning site under View
Plans and Documents.
Parish
Council
There is still a vacancy on the Parish Council. It is a great opportunity
to be involved in local affairs and to support the community. If you are
interested please get in touch with Alison Field, the Parish Clerk, Tel: 889906, kirkbyparishcouncil@outlook.com
or any Parish Councillor. Meetings are held the third Thursday in the
month with the exception of September.
"Warm Space/Soup Lunch"
Thursday, February 9th, 12.00 noon. until 1.00p.m. at the Community Centre.
(Please note new time.)
Warming soup and buns, tea/coffee and biscuits.
Gluton free provided.
All welcome. Supported by the Kirkby Ireleth Charities.
Transport to and from the Centre can be arranged.
If you
can help with this project please contact Michael McPherson 889 382 or any
of the Trustees of the
Kirkby
Ireleth Charities.
Moorland Cottage (the Shop) and Stone
Arthur
The "target" date decision for the planning application of Stone
Arthur is 27th January. For Moorland Cottage it is still 22nd
December 2022!
"Warm Space/Soup Lunch"
This Thursday, January 12th, 12.30.p.m. until 2.30 p.m. at the Community
Centre. Warming soup and buns, tea/coffee and bicuits.
Gluton free
provided.
All welcome. Supported by the Kirkby Ireleth Charities.
Transport to and from the Centre can be arranged by contacting Anne
Holroyd on 889 431
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.
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