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** DALSTON CRIME FIGURES LATEST **

Cumbria Life Editor, Richard Eccles outside the Barras Lane offices. Richard took over the editorship in October 2007 and has merged 2 offices into a single Dalston presence.
Cumbria Life Comes to Dalston
Dalston is privilaged to be the new home of Cumbria Life based at Barras Lane. The popular magazine is celebrating its arrival with a special feature about Dalston. And there is more ... accountants David Allen & Co. have sponsored a limited 500 run special cover featuring a picture of Dalston residents taken in the Jubilee Garden. Copies will be available on a first come first served basis from Tuesday 13th May from the Post Office and Corner Shop at a special price of 90p off the normal cover price. Watch out for an update email quite soon.

Dalston Annual Parish Meeting was held in the Victory Hall on 29th May 2008. An excellent attendence heard a very entertaining and interesting talk by Dr Jim Cox from Caldbeck.

A full report will be published here in due course.


The Redspear Circuit
Dalston's Health Walk and Activity Circuit for All Ages and Abilities
On April 23rd 2008 the first health walk in cumbria was opened by Duncan Graham, Chairman of the Local Access forum, ably helped by some children from St Michael's Primary School. More ....

The successful Traffic and Parking Consultation event held on 15th March in the Victory Hall was attended by approximately 130 members of the public, mostly Dalston residents. Alongside this event Carlisle City Council presented details of the Conservation Area Review and invited comments. Click for more information.

David Moore Wins Top Prize At Dalemain

A bread created by David Moore, owner of the local bakery in Dalston, has won the prestigious title of ‘Best Marmalade Bread’ at the World Marmalade Festival hosted by Dalemain House in February. Click here for a full report


FUTURE DALSTON PARISH ROAD CLOSURES

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Dalston Traffic and Parking Questionnaire

The results are now published and available by clicking here. You will have an opportunity to discuss the of the ideas which the Parish Council is now actively considering at a public meeting - more information here.


THE STATE OF DALSTON'S ROADS IS APPALLING, BUT GETTING BETTER!
We recently showed the above pictures to illustrate the state of the roads in the Dalston area. Whether as a result of website exposure, serious pressure from the Parish Council or just the huge number of complaints made by the public to the County Council, some work has now been done. Click here for more pictures.

Local Businesses Help Parish Council with Station Entrance Project
The Parish Council, at its January Meeting, agreed to award a contract to Derek Tolson & Sons for the improvement of Dalston Station entrance for pedestrian safety and environmental reasons. Local businesses and other funding bodies are assisting with the project cost. More ....

Dalston Festival Calendar 2008
The calendar is now in the shops. This year the Festival Committee have chosen a selection of village scenes. Click here for more information.
With thanks to all the business sponsors.

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Great Value - 2008 Calendar - Just £5


Picture courtesy of Cumbrian Newspapers Ltd.

Parish Council's Worst Fear Realised
For months Dalston Parish Council has been lobbying Cumbria County Council about the threat to safety posed by the railway bridge close to the BP Fuel Depot. On Friday 30th November a woman had an amazing escape when her car plunged through the bridge defenses and ended-up on the railway line straddling the southbound track.
The Parish Council has raised this matter frequently with County Councillor John Collier, Highways, Carlisle City Council and, just recently, with BP prior to their regular meeting with Network Rail. With the bridge so close to the BP Fuel Depot, the consequences of a vehicle landing on a loaded fuel train are unthinkable. More ..

Dalston Christmas Fair a great success - Dalstonians thronged to the 2007 Christmas Fair in the Victory Hall - click here for photographs.

Mr Fred Story of Story Construction Ltd, opens the Caldew Centre at Dalston's Caldew School
On Tuesday this new facility, including a 6th Form Centre, was opened by the principle of one of the Centre's main sponsors.
The opening took place during a reception to celebrate the huge success of CYR - Carlisle Youth Radio. Click for more and pictures

Redspearlands Footpath Group
The group is back in action again after a lay-off due to foot and mouth. Did you know about the REDSPEAR CIRCUIT? Keep track of their activites via their web pages here and their latest Newsletter here.

Dalston awarded for success in 2007 Cumbria in Bloom - Carlisle Mayor Presents Trophy to Barras House
Dalston Village, Barras House and St Michael's School all win awards at Monday's presentation in the Penrith Leisure Centre. Click here for full information about the 2007 Cumbria in Bloom Awards

View the latest edition of Carlisle City Council's Rural Voice publiction - click here

Dalston to Get Increased Police Presence

Cumbria Police have committed to the deployment of a Police Community Support Officer in Dalston. Dalston will be getting a Police Post - a suitable property has been selected. An announcement is expected shortly.

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Scarecrow Competition
2nd Prize
1st Prize
3rd Prize
Eileen Metcalfe
Marcia Carr
Ann Kyle
Click any of the links below to view lots of pictures from the event
View All Scarecrow Pictures
View Art Exhibition Pictures
Umbrellas for Peace Exhibition
Pictures from the Quiz Night
Dalston Male Voice Choir
An Evening with Val Corbett
Friday Street Party
Dalston Show
 

Ernie Myers, one of the founding members of the Dalston Recreation Association, cutting the tape to open the new Rec Building.

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Click here to view rec building opening pictures

   

Dalston Festival Photographic Competition

Anyone can enter the photographic competition. All you need to do is to take one or more pictures at the Dalston Festival and, if possible, reduce the file size to under 100K (but don't reduce the actual picture size). If you cannot do this, then just send in the full picture and we will process it for you. You must specifically identify any pictures, using the drop down selection on the form provided, which are entries into the competition. You may enter a maximum of 3 pictures into the photographic competition.

Also, if you would like to send in some of your best pictures for inclusion on the website in the Festival area, then send those as well.

Click here to access the picture upload form


The One That Never Was!
Not to be daunted at missing the scarecrow deadline, this intrepid fellow dispensed with the usual straw and stuffing and decided that flesh and blood was much better. Mind you, standing there for 24 hours waiting to catch the judges eye tested every sinew!

St Michael's First Primary School in Cumbria to be granted National Support Status
Head, Stephen Fraser, has also been appointed as a National Leader. This is a very prestigious appointment, which gives him the opportunity to meet policy makers and to influence decisions. This recognises St Michael's capacity to support other schools.

Dalston Parish Council July 2007 Newsletter - contains Annual Report and progress reports about traffic and car parking.

New Dalston Recreation Building

SKIDDAW HOUSE REOPENS as a bunkhouse. If you are a walker and like to stay in remote areas, then you might like to visit the newly reopened Skiddaw House. The property is in the process of being renovated by a group of very enthusiastic volunteers. For more information, click here.


We are indebted to the Police for a regular report on the most recent crime records. Click the above link to view.

Dalston Website - January 2007 site visit statistics reach the 2006 all-time high record achieved during the Festival Week. Click here for details.
St Michael's CofE Primary School in Dalston rated by Ofsted as One of the Best in the Country
St Michael's is described, in the latest Ofsted report, as 'an outstanding and hugely popular school. Over the last three years it has been in the top 5% of all schools nationally in the value it adds to pupil's attainment between years 2 and 6'. Congratulations to staff, pupils and parents. Click for more.

Dalston Male Voice Choir New CD - click here to listen to some samples from Santus, Softly as I Leave You and The Finnish Forest. Also, you can click the cover images above to see them in more detail. Order you CD from the website.

CARLISLE DISTRICT COUNCIL - Local Plan; Revised Redeposit Draft 2001 - 2016
The Carlisle and district Local Plan, which was adopted in September 1997, covers the period 1996 to 2006. In order to reflect changing planning policy a Review has been undertaken which rolls the plan forwards to 2016. Once adopted the this Plan will replace the existing adopted Plan of 1997. Carlisle District Council have placed this draft, along with the associated SEA Environmental Report, on-line for public consultation. You can take part in this consultation by clicking here and completing the comment forms.

POLICE WARNING - our community policeman, Colin Hird, has sent a warning about a doorstep scam that has arrived in the county. To find out more about this scam, click here.

Dalston Parish Council Parish Plan Review

It is a year since the Dalston Parish Plan was launched and as promised the Parish Council has reviewed what steps have been made in that year. Click here to read in full.


Dalston Parish Listed Buildings List - We have added a list of all the listed buildings in Dalston Parish. This will be accessible from the links below the diary. In the meantime you can view the list by clicking here. This list is not yet complete. It will be added to in the next couple of weeks.

Housing Needs Survey 2005.. The survey, which had a 33.3% response rate, points to a need for up-to 15 new units in Dalston over the next 5 years.

You can view the full report by clicking here.


FISHING PERMITS are required for fishing on the stretch of the River Caldew between Hawksdale Bridge and the White Bridge. Season, weekly and daily permits can be obtained from the Corner Shop for residents and visitors from outside the Parish – all the rates are very reasonable.

MAP PACKS A pack which includes a map of the Public Rights of Way in the Parish and some suggested walks is available for purchase in the Post Office and Corner Shop – cost £2.50

In this section we will showcase pictures which have been submitted by Dalstonians. Where possible submitted pictures should be topical. We reserve the right to reject any picture. If you would like to submit a picture, click here and attach to your email.

Pictures of the Mill Race submitted by Heather Beattie
The Caldew erodes the sandstone by Fran Wilcock
 
   

DATES FOR YOUR DIARY + CLAIMING DATES

Date Event
14/05/08 Afternoon Tea and Talk - Flower Club
18/06/08 Annual Outing - Flower Club
09/07/08 Inspirations
10/09/08 Autumn Glory - Flower Club
08/10/08 Hello Christmas - Flower Club
12/11/08 Members Workshop - Flower Club
03/12/08 Christmas Evening with Close Shave
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Sports for All at Caldew School afternoon and evening - click image above for information

Save Our Red Squirrels - red squirrels in the Dalston area are dying because of the grey squirrel pox - anyone sighting a red or a grey please contact Valerie or David Main on 711342


Festival Consultation
Crime Report
Barras House
Cumbria Village in Bloom 2006
Dalston Cemetery Information
Victory Hall Terms and Charges 2006/7
Dalston Festival 2007
Dalston Festival 2006
Dalston Show 2006
Dalston Library News
MOBILE LIBRARY TIMES
Home Page Flower Pictures
Dalston Black Reds
Housing Needs Survey
Planning Moratorium Updates
Listed Buildings
Tree Preservation Orders
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