Crake Valley News Today

A VACANT Lake District barn can be turned into a community facility after the national park approved the change of use.

PHYLLIS Court’s Rick Lilley scored the biggest achievement of his career when he won the Croquet Association’s National Third Eight title at Budleig...

For many it may just be a pub selling decent beer and tasty grub but there’s also a bigger plan to rejuvenate the wider economy, as Sue Riley…

UKRAINIAN traditions brought fun to all who attended a Christmas get together.

A GRIZEDALE Arts Director is holding four talks to reflect on his career of 23 years.

Fancy making your own festive wreath, chair or canoe? Get creative on a weekend away

THE organisation which bought a Grade II listed inn has revealed its plans to restore the historic pub for the community. Grizedale Arts purchased the derelict Farmer’s Arms near Ulverston late last year thanks to funding from the Architectural Heritage Fund. The group’s plans will see the restoration of the inn into a working pub and B&B. In addition to this there will be a workshop, meeting space, pop-up shops, a museum and a community arts centre, which will provide courses and t...

THE Royal British Legion nationally has just celebrated its centenary.

A CAMPAIGN to transform a Grade II listed building to better serve its community is gaining momentum. Community arts organisation, Grizedale Arts, is spearheading a campaign to transform The Farmer’s Arms at Spark Bridge, which has been languishing empty for the past year, prompting concern from the local councillors and the community. The campaign to purchase the building was launched on November 1, and now Grizedale Arts has raised sufficient funds to secure the building. However, t...

A CAMPAIGN to transform a Grade II listed building to better serve its community is gaining momentum. Community arts organisation, Grizedale Arts, is spearheading a campaign to transform The Farmer’s Arms at Spark Bridge, which has been languishing empty for the past year, prompting concern from the local councillors and the community. The campaign to purchase the building was launched on November 1, and now Grizedale Arts has raised sufficient funds to secure the building. However, t...