|
Cumbria in Bloom 2010 Awards |
Fantastic Barras House scoops the Rose Lodge Rose Bowl again for the best Residential Home category. Frank Todd and Bob Roberts were present at the Wave Centre in Maryport to receive the trophy and certificate. Dalston, with a Silver Gilt medal, was Runner-Up to Kirkby Stephen, which achieved Gold status, in the Tidy Village (large), Best Large Village and Best Overall Village competitions. In the RHS 'Its Your Neighbourhood' Awards, Dalston Railway Station attained a Developing (Level 3) Certificate. Liz Auld and Bryan Craig, Parish Council Chairman also attended the Awards Ceremony on behalf of Dalston. Dalston has once again excelled and should be very proud of its achievements. Many thanks are due to everyone who has contributed to this success. |
|
|
Nestlé KISS (Keep it Safe & Sustainable) |
 |
Nestlé are running an event in the grounds at Caldew School as part of KISS (Keep it Safe & Sustainable) it is a one day safety day being held on Friday, 1st October and will start at 10am and finish at 8pm.
We have exhibitors along including the police, British transport police, fire service, environment agency and the council coming to give advice on various topics including road safety, fire safety, safety online, recycling, energy, and safety on the railway. There will be various vehicles being bought along by all the emergency services listed above and a formula one simulator which we will be running competitions on.
The school is releasing pupils for an hour at a time from class to come and visit so we can anticipate 150-200 pupils per hour during school time.
|
The event is also open to Nestlé staff and to the public. |
|
DALSTON PARISH MAGAZINE SURVEY |
The management committee which looks after the Dalston Parish Paper/Magazine has decided to run a very short survey to find out what Dalstonians think about the publication. You will be able to complete the survey in the September edition of the Parish Paper, or you can do it here on-line. The committee would like as many people as possible to complete the short questionnaire. Even if you do not currently subscribe to the publication, completing the survey will give you the chance to tell the committee why. The survey is completely anonomous - no names or email addresses. Click here to complete the survey on-line. |
|
DALSTON FESTIVAL 2010 HOME PAGE |
|
|
Past Dalston Festivals - click the links below for a nostalgic look at the pictures from previous Dalston Festivals |
|
|
 |
Suziebou Opens New Shop in The Square |
|
|
|
|
|
 |
|
The poor quality, or total lack of existence of a decent broadband service in the rural areas is recognised as an inhibitor of business development. The lack of a good broadband service also impacts on home computer use. Carlisle City Council, together with the Carlisle Parish Councils Association, have sponsored a broadband survey. It is hoped that as many people and businesses in Carlisle District as possible will complete the 2 minute questionnaire. Click here for further information. |
|
|
Click Summer Scheme iamage above to download PDF |
|
| First it was the Peppercorn A1 Pacific Locomotive and now, most recently, the Duke of Gloucester |
|
| Two website correspondents, Anthony Rickerby and Chris Drouet were on hand to photograph one or other (or both) of these historic engines as they passed through Dalston Station. Click here for more information |
| |
Dalston in Bloom 2010 |
 |
In March this year Cumbria in Bloom dedicated its 25th Anniversary Seminar to Resilience and Recovery with special emphasis on Pride of Place for all communities. Speakers representing Britain in Bloom made the following suggestions for promoting Pride of Place:
• Involve volunteers
• Allotment development
• Children’s posters
• Business and industry painting railings etc
• Sponsors or In Memoriam board
• Youth groups bulb planting/litter picking etc
• Sustainable planting
Some of the above already happen in Dalston, but any new ideas can always be considered. The Parish Council has entered Dalston village into the Cumbria in Bloom and Tidy Village competitions again. |
Judging has now taken place, so we now await the decision. There are three aspects to the competition:
• Horticultural – Gardening
• Environment – How the area looks and care for wild features/creatures
• Community – Active group work
|
|
|
|
Click any of the above images to view in full splendour |
|
|
|
 |
Station Panel Opening
The new decorative panels, painted by pupils at Caldew School, and installed at Dalston Station, were opened on Friday 18th June 2010 by Mary Styth, the Mayor of Carlisle.
Click here to view the pictures |
|
|
 |
CTC Eden Valley - 2010 Triennial Veterans' Ride |
Click here to view photographs of the start and end of the TriVets event which started and finished at the Dalston Recreation Centre on Wednesday 16th June 2010. |
|
 |
 |
Bryan Craig elected to Carlisle City Council and takes over as Charirman of Dalston Parish Council |
The last two weeks have been busy for Dalston resident Bryan Craig. On 6th May 2010 he was elected to represent the Dalston Ward as a Carlisle City Councillor and on 11th May he took over from Ronnie Auld as chairman of Dalston Parish Council. |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |
 |
Festival Photographic Competition |
On the first Saturday of the 2010 Dalston Festival there will be a Dalston Detective Treasure Trail. The Trail will start and finish at Dalston Recreation Centre. There will be 2 prizes:
The first prize, sponsored by Dalston Parish Council, will be the winning print in our Dalston Festival Photographic Competition.
Click here for more information |
|
|
|
 |
Rose Castle |
The Church Commissioners promised a public consultation last September. This has not happened and the future of Rose Castle looks uncertain. The steering committee have put together a website which you can access by clicking here. Contrary to common belief, the Castle is in good condition and the garden is gorgeous. |
|
|
|
An Opportunity for a Volunteer
|
There are currently one billion people living day after day without clean water.
A mother dies every minute of every day in childbirth because the healthcare systems are not there to save her life. These are just two of the many injustices that exist across the world that Oxfam is working to end. But we can’t do it alone, and our work cannot continue without the support of communities throughout the UK.
Oxfam are looking for a dedicated volunteer to join our team and manage fundraising collections across North Cumbria which will support the world’s most vulnerable people.
If you would like to make a real and lasting difference, please get in touch today and find out more. Call Harriett on 07787 180 194 or email hchristie@oxfam.org.uk |
|
|
 |
Dalston Annual Parish Meeting 2010 |
|
|
|
|
Peppercorn A1 Pacific Locomotive passing through Dalston Station on 14th April 2010 |
The photos are of the Peppercorn A1 Pacific locomotive "Tornado' hauling a charter train called, on this occasion, The Cumbrian Coast Tornado, starting at Crewe, up the coastal line and retuning to Crewe via the Settle and Carlisle line - lucky people! This took place today passing through Dalston at approx 13.40, about 20 minutes late. There are only about two steam trains that pass along our line each year.
This loco was recently built from scratch over about ten years, the first loco built in the UK for about 50 years. Extraordinary achievement. Pictures and report by Anthony Rickerby
|
|
 |
Dog Fouling is becoming a Major Problem in Dalston on The Green, the Churchyard and the Railway Path |
Allowing your dog to poop without scooping the result and safely disposing in a bin or taking it home with you is both irresponsible and dangerous. Even worse, some people are throwing bags of dog muck from the railway path over onto the railway. This is a major health hazard for children. This habit can potentially expose young children to Toxocariasis (click the link for more information or the image to see what the worm looks like). Maximum fine £75. |
|
|
Do you have some good snow or weather pictures? Email them to webmaster@dalston.org.uk and we will put the best of them on the website. |
| Click here for snow pictures submitted by Stuart Hudson |
|
|
|
|
|
|
 |
Thank you to everyone who contributed towards my beautiful watch and bouquet of flowers. The gift of a new watch was perfect timing as my childhood one kept stopping and some of the flowers have lasted for over a month. It was a privilege to serve the Parish as Clerk and Responsible Financial Officer for so many years and I am indebted to all those who gave their time, friendship, advice and support when I was in post. I wish Andrea well as my successor. For the retirement presentation at the Christmas Fair on 5th December 2009 I wrote the following short poem (apologies – poetry is not my forte!) and it was suggested that it be included in the Parish Papers. |
Seventeen years in one post is quite a long time
Surely long enough to create a finishing rhyme
However Dalston folk have kept their Clerk busy
At times causing her to be late and in a bit of a tizzy
From High Bridge to Lingey, Cardewlees, Cumdivock and back
Via Stockdalewath, Raughton Head and Gaitsgill is quite a long track
A good timepiece in retirement is an excellent idea
To help lure the ex Clerk into action and away from the fire
Lots of friendships have been made over the years
Plenty of laughs, chat and maybe a few tears
I extend thanks and best wishes to Dalstonians one and all
May the Parish, the Council and the cockerel never fall
Best wishes for 2010 and future years - Liz Auld
|
|
|
 |
ARE YOU INTERESTED IN JOINING A NEW DALSTON RUNNING CLUB?
In a New Year many people want to make a new start and often that means getting fit. To do that a lot of people go into Carlisle at present to use various gyms and clubs which are currently offering incentives to join them. As a runner myself I have noticed a lot of other ‘locals’ out and about this year, mainly like me running alone. However, running does not have to be a lonely sport and I am hoping, that if there is adequate interest, to organise a new running club for the village for adults only.
Whether you just want to do a short local run or train for a half or full marathon, the club could provide valuable support and encouragement and also, if successful, fundraise for worthwhile local causes. I did my first marathon in 2009 and know how hard it is to get going. If you are interested, please get in touch with me on 01228 710419. Give it a try – running could be your thing.
Jeremy Angus
|
|
|
 |
Dalston Handbell Ringers - Wedding Bells |
During 2009 the local team of handbell ringers put together a programme of music suitable for weddings. The team have been playing regularly at venues across the north Cumbria area for over twenty years.
The atmospheric sound of this ancient instrument adds a magical touch to the proceedings as guests arrive and witness the signing of the registers. Last year the team performed at two local weddings and received very positive feedback. If you are planning a wedding in the near future, why not consider adding a unique touch to the proceedings? For more information contact Stephanie Diver (Team Leader) on 710560. |
|
 |
DALSTON LADIES CHOIR - NEW WEBPAGE |
We are always looking for more content for the Dalston website and are happy to carry pages for local organisations. Click on this link to view the page for the Dalston Ladies Choir.
|
|
|
|
 |
Dalston's New Parish Clerk |
Liz Auld, who had been clerk to Dalston Parish Council for 17 years, retired and handed over the reins to Andrea McCallum at the end of October. |
Andrea is also clerk to Stanwix Rural, which covers Houghton, Crosby-on-Eden, Linstock and Brunstock. She is married with two children and lives at Durdar. She was educated at Ivegill Primary and Caldew Schools and has a BA (Hons) in Business and Management.. Her background is in accounts, personnel and insurance. For more information, click here. |
|
|
|
 |
** WARNING ** |
This collection may not be as charitable as it sounds |
This collection has been reported to the Police, who followed it up and discovered that it is NOT a charity, but a bogus company known to Trading Standards and have even been mentioned in Parliament. The registration number apparently means nothing and the phone no leads nowhere. Evidently clothing is a lucrative business these days!
If you read it carefully you will see that they only SUGGEST that you will be contributing to a charity. The Police do not believe this to be the case.
These collections are being made quite regularly in Dalston, so beware.
|
|
|
|
|
Hi, Country Folks and Dear Dalston Cousin,
Just in case country folks do not know that the Carlisle to Dalston footpath cycleway is now open to beyond Lidl/Dunelm Mill in Charlotte Street. Lighting is presently being installed on the city section with just a little section next to the Nelson Bridge remaining fenced off, the city council is presently undertaking some landscaping. I told Sandy at his Bikeshop this past week that it was now open with planned links under Caldewbridges to Bitts Park, then with Sustrans/Lottery Funding help a bridge near Etterby mainline railbridge over the River Eden which will link Etterby and beyond. Carlisle City Council is trying to obtain funding for the Caldewbridges Underpass. A link off the path may link the proposed new university site. The railings on the Carlisle section feature different artistic designs of the steam age. No roads apart from very small sections in Denton Holme
and Cummersdale.
One photograph attached is of the end section beyond Nelson Bridge facing the upstream River Caldew. Round Stone pillars are from the former dismantled girder railway bridge. Some readers might recall a train was derailed on this section in I believe the 1980's. Another photograph is of the railings looking over to Carlisle Cathedral ( Full Moon above) with work on far bank of River Caldew Floodwall still under construction. The other railing designs are also wonderful, so on twa bikes ta the city. I may even pass going the other way!
Yours sincerely - Townie (Moorland Born) - Roy L Gadsby
|
|
|
|
Official Opening of 25 and 26 The Square, Dalston
Chairman of the Parish Council, Ronnie Auld officially opened the recently refurbished Mitre Housing Association properties in Dalston on the 20th of October 2009.
Thomas Armstrong (Construction) Ltd were the main contractors for the project. Day Cummins Architects were responsible for the design and Donleys acted as Quantity Surveyors.
The properties have been completely refurbished and extended, bringing the homes up to present day standard whilst retaining some of the original charm. The improvements also respect their historic significance having cruck frames, and being possibly the oldest remaining houses in Dalston.
The total scheme cost for the project is £235,485 paid for with grant funding from the Homes and Communities Agency along with Private Finance provided by Mitre Housing Association.
The two cottages were bequeathed to Mitre Housing Association by Margaret Inglis
thereby ensuring that the properties will be available for rent for local people. |
|
|
IF IT'S THURSDAY IT MUST BE
MUNGRISDALE!
|
Redspearlands Footpath Group (RFG) had the pleasure of a return visit from two distant founder-members, Donez Xiques and Judith Stark from New Jersey, USA, who joined the group during a visit to Dalston and Stockdalewath in 2005. Both ladies are seasoned visitors to Cumbria, having first headed across the pond in 1975.
|
 |
At the request of the Group's distinguished visitors, RFG members Mike Worrall and Alan Lyne laid on an outing to see Andy Goldworthy's 'sheepfold' sculptures at Mungrisdale. A shortish walk across the fells providing welcome relief from sitting in a sardine tin for the best part of ten hours! The weather on the chosen day showed the Northern Fells to their best advantage, giving the party's photographers a real treat, the dramatic scenery and intriguing sheepfolds topped off with a Turneresque cloudscape. A perfect sales presentation for the delights of a Lake District holiday! Alan Lyne (click image to enlarge) |
|
|
 |
Read the Parish Council's progress report on traffic and parking issues in Dalston |
This report has been written by Liz Auld in an attempt to summarise the progress (or lack of progress) made by the Parish Council in recent years. Many attempts have been made to aleviate the growing crisis in Dalston and it was thought helpful to publish a summary of the current postion. Click here for Liz Auld's report. |
| At last the Carlisle Northern Development Route is going ahead. Click here to view video. |
|
|
 |
Caldew - Brampton Neighbourhood Policing Team |
|
|
|
|
Dalston Village and Community Groups Scoop 7 Awards at the 2009 Cumbria in Bloom |
Rose Lodge Rose Bowl for Best Residential Home - Barras House |
Continental Landscapes Trophy Special Category - Joint Winners Dalston Bowling Club |
Doreen Parsons Young Persons Trophy - St Michael's School |
National Park Trophy Best Large Village - Dalston |
Kimberley Clark Trophy for Best Village Overall - DALSTON |
Certificates of Merit - St Michael's School and Dalston Station Group |
|
|
|
|
|
|
 |
Click image to see the team |
|
|
Four people. 100 km. 30 hours. That's it really. It seemed like a good idea - an opportunity to get fitter and healthier and raise money for Oxfam at the same time. So we trained hard, we walked hard and now we are still collecting donations for Oxfam, the Gurkha Welfare Trust and the Army Benevolent Fund and hoping that if you are reading this you might make an online donation to help us reach our fundraising target of £2,500. |
|
|
|
 |
Dalston Parish Council Appoints New Clerk |
After 17 years in the post Liz Auld is retiring in October. Dalston Parish Council has appointed Durdar resident Andrea McCallum to succeed her. Andrea will combine her present position as Clerk to Stanwix Rural with her work in Dalston. When she takes overe fully from Liz, Andrea will be working for part of the week in a newly renovated office at Forge Green, and part of that time will be fixed so that parishioners can take the opportunity to visit and discuss any matters which would be better with a face-to-face conversation. Between now and the end of October Liz will be trying to introduce Andrea to as many people in the parish as possible. |
|
|
|
|
|
 |
|
New Autism Provision Opened at Caldew School |
On Thursday David Hickson (Year 9) and Jonathan Snowden officially opened the new Strategic Resourced Provision for Children with Autism. This is a vitally important facility for Caldew School and is the brainchild of Chris Allison, Head of Special Needs. Click for press release |
|
|
|
| |
|
|
| |
|
|
| |
|
|
HEART START |
Training in basic first aid given to any age or size of group. Interested? Contact Dave Rayworth on 07881597369 |
|
|
Click image to view the first Parish Paths Initiative Newsletter |
|
Award presentation to Barras House residents - click image above
|
Digital switchover - click image above for more information |
 |
|
|
REDSPEARLANDS |
New webpages for the Redspearlands Footpath Group hosted by the Dalston website - click image below to view. |
|
|
Click
poster to enlarge |
DATES
FOR YOUR DIARY + CLAIMING DATES
|
| Date |
Event |
| |
Click
poster to enlarge |
|
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 |
|
 |
|
VICTORY HALL - click image for rates and booking info |
|
|
|
|
| |
PARISH
COUNCIL ANNOUNCEMENTS |
Click
Image To Display |
|
|
OCCASIONAL
FEATURES |
Click
Image To Display |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Wind Energy Supplementary Planning Document - Click
here |
|
"Dalston" |
| What
place is this |
| Where
people smile |
| At
first time's meeting, |
| And
youths say, "Hi", |
| To
passers by |
In
friendly greeting?
What
place is this |
| Where
people care |
| And
help each other |
| Everywhere? |
| In
shops and houses |
| Church
and Hall |
| You'll
find a welcome, |
One
and all.
What
place is this? |
| The
answer's true. |
| A
place to find |
| God's
greatest gift, |
| The
gift of love |
For
me and you. |
| By
Bob Roberts |
|
|
| |
|
|
|
