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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 training involving textiles, furniture, pottery and food and drink. Furthermore, outdoor spaces wil...

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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, the organisation and has until December 24 to secure the remaining funds needed, to facilitate the re...

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, the organisation and has until December 24 to secure the remaining funds needed, to facilitate the re...