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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
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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.
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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.
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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
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Dalston
Festival Calendar 2008 |
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With
thanks to all the business sponsors. |
Click
images to enlarge
Great
Value - 2008 Calendar - Just £5
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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
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Dalston
Christmas Fair a great success - Dalstonians thronged
to the 2007 Christmas Fair in the Victory Hall
- click
here for photographs. |
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Mr
Fred Story of Story Construction Ltd, opens
the Caldew Centre at Dalston's Caldew School
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On
Tuesday this new facility, including a 6th
Form Centre, was opened by the principle
of one of the Centre's main sponsors. |
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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. |
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| Dalston
awarded for success in 2007 Cumbria in Bloom -
Carlisle Mayor Presents Trophy to Barras House |
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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 |
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View
the latest edition of Carlisle City Council's
Rural Voice publiction - click
here |
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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.
Click
here for more information
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Scarecrow
Competition |
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2nd
Prize |
1st
Prize |
3rd
Prize |
Eileen
Metcalfe |
Marcia
Carr |
Ann
Kyle |
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
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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! |
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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. |
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Dalston
Parish Council July 2007 Newsletter - contains
Annual Report and progress reports about traffic
and car parking.
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Dalston Recreation Building |
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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. |
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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.
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Michael's CofE Primary School in Dalston rated
by Ofsted as One of the Best in the Country |
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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. |
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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. |
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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.
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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. |
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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.
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Pictures
of the Mill Race submitted by Heather Beattie
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The
Caldew erodes the sandstone by Fran Wilcock |
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