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Garden centre to donate hundreds of trees to communities to mark jubilee
A GARDEN centre will donate hundreds of trees to communities to mark the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee. Beetham Nurseries is donating two hundred rowan tree saplings as part of the celebrations to schools, community projects and customers, all of whom
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Estate remains on police's 'problem list' after anti-social behaviour incidents
AN ESTATE in Kendal remains on Cumbria Police’s ‘problem list’ after incidences of anti-social behaviour. The force reported that after speaking to several groups during stepped up high visibility patrols, anti-social behaviour on the Hallgarth
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How the movement rose after the puritan censorship ended
The Quaker movement began in 1652 with the visionary leadership of George Fox, Francis Howgill and Margaret Fell. It was during the reign of Oliver Cromwell and the Commonwealth period - censorship had relaxed and the streets were flooded with
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Reflecting on an organisation that lies at the heart of our community
Kendal Civic Society is one of those organisations which lies at the heart of the town's community. For years it has been an active voice in the conservation of some of Kendal's best historical buildings and features, while also embracing innovative
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Lorry drivers warned to be vigilant after diesel 'siphoned' from HGV
Police have warned drivers to be on their guard after diesel was ‘siphoned’ from a HGV last month. Cumbria Police reported that overnight between April 7 and April 8, diesel was siphoned from a HGV on the outskirts of Burton-in-Kendal. A force
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Theatre School grows from 35 to 300 members following two year boom
A SOUTH Lakes theatre school has boosted its numbers to nearly 300 students following its expansion across Cumbria. Razzamataz Theatre Schools South Lakes, which operates from Kendal, Penrith, and Appleby, is ran by Principal Asha Richardson who
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Popular arts centre celebrates a major milestone
A POPULAR arts centre is celebrating its 50th birthday by announcing a 12-month programme full of 'stellar' performances. Since 1972 The Brewery Arts Centre has been bringing the world to Kendal through events and activities for all ages.
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Newlyweds 'loved every second' of intimate and non-traditional wedding day
NEWLYWEDS ‘loved every second’ of their intimate and non-traditional wedding day in the sunshine. Amy Rich, a stay at home mum, and Rhys Cowe, an offshore crane operator, have married in an intimate ceremony in the Lake District. The couple