News Items
Cartmel Peninsular Natural History Society
Thursday, 25 March 2010
A talk given by Andy Lowe at Cartmel Village Hall on the 18th March, entitled ‘Lakeland Architecture’.
Andy started his talk by informing us that he would take us on a ‘romp’ which would cover the history of 500 years of Lakeland architecture in just one hour, and then proceeded to keep his audience spellbound while he delivered on his promise.
Andy stressed how all buildings (no matter when they were built) have been adapted to meet their owners’/residents’ requirements over the years. Extensions, fancy fretwork, the addition of different styles and new windows are really nothing new, and have helped to ensure the viability of buildings which would, otherwise, have fallen out of use as fashions changed and more efficient building material became available.
It was also interesting to note how the emulation of the wealthier residents’ penchant for new architectural styles, adornment, etc., have, since at least medieval times, filtered down to the more humble dwellings as less wealthy owners and residents attempted to copy the latest style in architectural fashion – nothing really changes!
The talk was supported with a wealth of images which underpinned the sheer breadth of Andy’s vast knowledge of his topic.
New Health Centre Plans
Monday, 22 February 2010
The planning application for the new Health Centre at Berners Close has been recieved by the Town Council. If you wish to view the plans they will be available during the Town Council office opening hours: Mon, Wed & Thurs 10am - 3pm & Tues 10am - 12noon. Please come to the Town Council offices in Room 7 at the Victoria Hall.
Volunteer of the Year Award
Thursday, 11 February 2010
Mayor of Grange, Cllr Jane Strawbridge is looking to formally recognise the invaluable service given to our community by local volunteers.
There will be two categories: one for people who are under 25, one for over 25 years old.
Illustrated talk - Morecambe Bay Wednesday 31 March 2010
Thursday, 11 February 2010
To raise funds towards the running costs of the Tourist Information Centre here in Grange-over-Sands, Queens Guide to the Bay, Cedric Robinson will be giving an illustrated talk about the bay.
The event will be in the Victoria Hall on Wednesday 31 March and will start at 7pm. Tickets go on sale in the Tourist Information Centre from Monday 1sy March. Adults: £5.00 in advance or £6.00 on the door, Children 16 + under £3.00 in advance & £3.50 on the door. Doors open at 6.30pm
All England Drama Festival - Preliminary Round
Wednesday, 10 February 2010
The Cumbria Pre-liminary round of the All England Drama Festival will take place on Saturday 13 March 2010 in the Victoria Hall, Grange-over-Sands. 5 plays are being presented.
Curtain up at 5.30pm for the first session of 2 plays. There wil be a break at 6.55pm. The curtain will then be raised at 7.15pm for the remaining 3 plays.
Grange Drama staging comedy
Tuesday, 26 January 2010
An audition reading for our next production, the comedy "Run for your wife" by Ray Cooney, directed by Benita Finch, is arranged at the Council Chamber in the Victoria Hall for Tuesday 16 February 2010 at 7.30pm. Anyone interested to read for a part, work backstage or Front of House is welcome to this open event. Further details available from Geoff Entwistle on 015395 32391.