Penrith community news

Eden Housing Association raise £500 for Air Ambulance

eha This year’s Eden Housing Association (EHA) Staff Conference focused on delivering their Customer Service Strategy and also donated £500 to support the Great North Air Ambulance.

Last updated 20 December 2009
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Red Squirrel Conservation in Cumbria

Find out more about Red Squirrels. Meet Save our Squirrels and BBC1 Autumn Watch Starlet Charlotte Widgery! Take part in a free to enter competition to win some Red Squirrel Goodies.

Last updated 20 December 2009
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Works Starts on Morrisons after Fire

Saturday 12th December Morrisons start work on erecting a temporary store in car park, more photos added. (1 comment)

Last updated 12 December 2009
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A Red Squirrel is not just for Christmas

red squirrel on feeder Adopt a red squirrel this Christmas from Save our Squirrels for just £18 and help ensure our native species survives. To adopt your squirrel visit www.saveoursquirrels.org or call 0191 284 6884

Last updated 29 November 2009
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Twilight Time Event in Penrith Library

Twilight Time event at Penrith Library on Saturday 5 December from 7:30 to 10:00, for all pupils and students from Year 9 to year 13.

Last updated 26 November 2009
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Cumbrian Flavour for Official Opening of Cafe Oswald's

cranstons/cranstons_7_edited-2.jpg Traditional Cumberland Sausage plays important role in the launch of the new Cafe Oswald's. Visit Penrith's new eating place and shop in the spacious newly extended Cumberland Food Hall.

Last updated 24 November 2009
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Oswald's Cafe, a great place to Eat!

Newly opened Oswald's Cafe is worth a visit. Hungry for a breakfast brimming with local ingredients, tasty lunch-time special or a pot of tea for two? Call into Oswald's to enjoy the spacious, comfortable surroundings and take your pick from the tasty menu.

Last updated 20 November 2009
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Cumbria Floods Updated with local Photos

On Wednesday flood warnings were issued by Thursday many local Penrith roads were flooded and rivers had burst their banks. Here is a selection of Photos taken at Ullswater, Pooley Bridge, Blencow and Plumpton. Floodline 0845 988 1188

Last updated 20 November 2009
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Cumbria flooding – Health Service Information

Cumbria floods Essential Health Service advice if you are affected by the recent Flooding in Cumbria

Last updated 20 November 2009
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Penrith Library History Exhibition

Saturday 21st November 10am to 3pm Archaeology experts will be in Penrith Library to talk about 12,000 years of human history in Cumbria.

Last updated 14 November 2009
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Fantastic Fundraising for Children's Ward

108 cycle ride organised by David Law has raised £2281 for the Children's Ward in Carlisle Hospital. The cheque presentation took place on a sunny Thursday 12th November at Penrith Hospital.

Last updated 12 November 2009
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Fund Raising Katie Reaches Target for Charity Bike Ride Across India

Katie and Daughter Victoria.jpg Katie and Brian Baker held a fund raising Firework party in Eamont Bridge on Friday 6th November. It was a great night with fireworks, hot food and a live rock band called Vanarchy.

Last updated 10 November 2009
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Royal Geographical Society Lecture at Rheged

Yanomami tribe member '40 Years of Survivial International' Lecture by Robin Hanbury-Tenson will be held at Rheged, Penrith on Friday 13th November 2009. Tickets are £8.

Last updated 7 November 2009
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Buy Your Christmas Cards for Good Causes

Cards for Good Causes have teamed up with Penrith Tourist Information Centre to sell a big range of Christmas Card Designs this year. Call into Penrith Tourist Information Centre to buy yours.

Last updated 7 November 2009
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These are the New Squares

An eye-catching initiative by local artists Diane Steadman and Alex Jakob-Whitworth aims to put Penrith councillors in the picture about opinions on the controversial New Squares development.

Last updated 7 November 2009
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New Squares Decision Delayed

On 4th November 2009 Eden District Council announced the postponement of the Special Council meeting on 12 November at which Full Council planned to make a decision on the future direction of the stalled Penrith New Squares scheme.

Last updated 6 November 2009
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My Day as a Keeper at Wetheriggs Animal Rescue

Junior Reporter Harriet Mellor spent the day as a keeper at Wetheriggs Animal Rescue Centre, she tells Penrithlocal all about her day and the animals she met.

Last updated 2 November 2009
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Askham Craft Fair and Cafe

There were lots of people enjoying the craft fair in the village hall at the weekend, lots of interesting craft goods to buy then a chance to take a seat to enjoy a cup of tea with homemade cakes and scones to enjoy in the cafe.

Last updated 2 November 2009
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Giant Red Squirrel Spotted in Glenridding

Sammy the Giant Red Squirrel was having a day out at the Ullswater Steamers in Glenridding chatting to children who were enjoying their half term holidays on Ullswater

Last updated 29 October 2009
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A very busy weekend @ Rheged

The rainy weather brought big crowds to Rheged this weekend but many visitors to the centre struggled to find car parking spaces. One disappointed visitor said, "We tried for ages to get parked but in the end we gave up and drove to Carlisle."