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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...

Grizedale Arts completed their purchase of The Farmer’s Arms at Lowick Bridge on Tuesday. The arts organisation plans to return the inn back to the heart of the community. More than £300,000 was raised during six months of fundraising. Local investors and donors, on top of a matching loan from the Architectural Heritage Fund, contributed to the fund. The Grade II listed pub had been empty for nearly two years before the charity took it over. Grizedale Arts will now work together with the community to transform the neglected building. They aim to make The Farmer’s Arms a wel...

Inquest hears how killer mum Samantha Ford told therapist her tragic twins gave her reason to live  |  Updated: 17:50, 13 January 2021 A mum who drowned her twin babies in the bath had told a therapist days before that her children were the main reason she had not taken her own life, an inquest has been told. Samantha Ford said she classed 23-month-old Chloe and Jake as her "strong protective factors", giving her a reason to live in December 2018. Samantha Ford killed her two baby twins in 2018 But four days later, on Boxing Day, the 39-year-old - who was struggling with the breakdown of he...

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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...