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Land at South West Morton - 825 dwellings. Revised Co-op Planning Application PLUS Separate Applications for Parking on the Showfield and an Environmental Improvement Scheme for the Kingsway, including parking for 60 cars. Also change of use of land at Bridge End Service Station. For more information about the big Dalston planning applications click here |
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ST MICHAEL'S REOPENS |
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St Michael's Church, Dalston, re-openend on Sunday 3rd May 2009 having been closed for many weeks while the new door was constructed. The old doorway and porch makes way for a much needed toilet, although it remains unconnected to the main sewer for the time being. |
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CHARITY FOLK CONCERT |
ELAINE DAVIDSON
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On Wed. 6th May, Elaine Davidson appeared at the Victory Hall, Dalston, supported by Danny Hart, and the audience of over 60 people were very appreciative.
Many of the songs performed were penned by Elaine using a range of Cumbrian themes as her inspiration.
The blend of Elaine's lovely voice and the talented accompaniment by Danny on fiddle and mandolin, created some hauntingly beautiful songs.
It's not quite finalised yet but the concert raised around £180 for Charles Deans's charity.
Thanks to Carol Douglas for organising such a thoroughly enjoyable Folk Night and hopefully it was the start of more to come. |
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Uncle Vanya |
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Dalston Dramatic Society stages a brilliant performance of Uncle Vanya by Anton Chekhov. At times the true meaning might have been a little vague, but if the audience struggled with understanding the direction of the plot this was more than made-up by their admiration of the fine performances of every one of the actors. Click here for more information and pictures. |
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Planning Application for Glave Hill Garage deferred by Planners |
At the planning meeting on 13th March 2009 a decision on the application was deferred pending further information and amendments to the plans being submitted. The next meeting of the Development Control Committee is on 24th April 2009. For more information, click March/April Parish Council Announcements here. |
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Dalston Festival 2009 |
The full programme for this year's festival will soon be published. This year there are some old favourites (scarecrows, quiz night, children's gala) but there will also be lots of new things. One of these is a fancy dress competition for children (with prizes) to coincide with the Saturday Parade of Floats. There will be 2 children's classes (as well as one for adults, which will be great for parents accompanying children). So, start planning now! Click image to view full size. |
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Digital Switchover - are you prepared? |
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Dalston Golf Club Captain's Drive In |
8th March saw the start of the golf season at Dalston with the Captain's Drive In and Texas Scramble Competition. The 2008 captains are Robert Taylor and Joan Carr with Edward Harle standing in for the Cockerel's captain who was away. Click on each image to enlarge. Pictures by Barbara Hand. |
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Message from our PCSO Emma Tonge |
While there has been an small increase in shed breaks in and around Carlisle, there hasn't really been any in the Dalston area. Please be aware of shed breaks and taking steps to prevent valuables being stolen. If Valuable items are stored in sheds, to ensure the shed is in good condition and has a good lock fitted on the door. Shed alarms, driveway alarms and security lights are available to buy from hardware shops or through the police in community safety. Also postcode all property such as lawnmowers,hedge trimmer and garden furniture. Post coding can be done with ultra-violet marker pens, engraving, stamping or even paint. It may not stop the items being taken but may put thief off if you advertise the fact your property is coded and it will certainly improve the chances of tracing the items and perhaps catching the thief. |
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Planning Application to Relocate the Co-op |
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The Parish Council has gone through a number of consultative stages in relation to this planning application. You can read the relevent reports by clicking on the links below: |
| Carlisle City Council Planning Portal |
| January 2009 Parish Council Meeting |
| Parish Meeting |
| February 2009 Parish Council Meeting |
Further stages in the process include a site visit by Carlisle City Council's Development Control Committee and the meeting of the Development Control Committee when the application will be formally considered. Dalston Parish Council has requested the right to speak at this meeting. |
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Sketch Plans for Kingsway Parking and Capita Proposals for The Square |
Also on display at the Parish Meeting were some sketch plans for discussion showing a possible environmental improvement project for the Kingsway (requested by over 70% of respondents to the Traffic and Parking Questionnaire in 2007). It is also hoped that Cumbria Highways will bring forward some plans for a better parking arrangement in The Square. Click here for further information and the sketch plans for the Kingsway. |
The Square Capita (Cumbria County Council) have produced some ideas for improving the parking arrangements in The Square. These plans are at a very early stage. In conjunction with any alterations in The Square will be traffic orders to provide for time limited parking and a 20mph speed limit. These plans have been discussed by a Parish Council Working Group. It is hoped that further discussions with Capita will follow shortly. Click here to view the sketch plan for The Square which was presented at the recent Parish Meeting. |
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St Michael's Church Development |
If you are wondering what is going on in St Michael's, then find out by clicking here. This website will keep you up-to-date with the current developments. See the photographs of the development taken by The Rev. Steven Carter |
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We have received the above pictures, taken at the November Bonfire which is organised annually by The Recreation Association. We can show these pictures by kind permission of CN Magazines. Click on the picture to view full size. Move pictures from the Dalston bonfire can be seen in the December issue of Calisle Living Magazine, which is now on sale. |
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Just received - this fabulous picture of a hungry waxwing taken by David Hickson on 26th November 2008. Click here to read about the visit by over 100 waxwings to Dalston. |
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STOP PRESS! Congratulations to three Dalston residents (Fran, Jenny and Dallas) who have won first prize for Dalston in the Cumbria in Bloom 2009 Design competition sponsored by Cumbria County Council. The £100 award is to purchase plants, bulbs and seeds to help bring their plans for Dalston Station to fruition. The outline plan is to recreate an ’Old Time’ station environment. This will include artwork, undertaken by Dalston art club members in conjunction with children from the schools, on the boarded up windows of the waiting rooms, cottage garden style planting and the development of wildlife habitat areas, by increasing the diversity of wild flowers in the parts away from the main platform waiting areas. |
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Parish Council Grants 2008 |
On Tuesday, the Parish Council awarded nearly £6000 worth of grants to local organisations. See the full list of grant awards by clicking here. |
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More
Awards for Dalston in 2008 Cumbria in Bloom |
Barras
House is Joint Runner-Up in the Rose Lodge Rose
Bowl, Best Residential Home category of Cumbria
in Bloom while Dalston wins a Silver Gilt Medal
in the main competition. Click
here for the judges comments. |
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1st
Prize - Peter Pan (click to enlarge) |
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Festival
Queen and her Attendants |
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Dalston
Police Post Officially Open |
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On
Thursday 31st July 2008 a group of community representatives
together with members of the local Constabulary gathered
to witness the opening of Dalston's Police Post in St
Michael's Primary School.
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Teaching
Awards 2008 Winner |
The
NCSL Award for Headteacher of the Year in
a Primary School in North East and Cumbria |
St
Michaels CE Primary School, CARLISLE |
Mr
Stephen Fraser |
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All
Saints Church, Raughtonhead |
“Six
Bridges” Car Treasure Hunt |
Saturday
16 August 2008 |
Start
time: 6.00 pm |
Bring
and Share Supper after the Event. Tea/coffee
will be provided |
Entry
Fee: £5.00 per car (2 people) £10
per car (4 people) Children l6 and under
free |
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Caldew
School |
Read
the latest Caldew School Newsletter here |
Read
other Caldew School News here |
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Major
Planning Applications in Dalston Parish |
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On
Tuesday 8th July the Parish Council unanimously
agreed to ask Carlisle City Council to defer decisions
on these applications, pending the request for
further information from the applicant. To view
more information plus a link to the plans, click
here. Also, Kingswood have applied to increase
numbers on their existing facility from 160 to
200. More
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Garden World - 7.47 Hectare Development
- PC Asks for Refusal |
Dalston
Parish Council voted to ask Carlisle City
Council to refuse this application due to
its scale and position in the Parish. The
PC meeting was attended by nearly 50 residents
keen to express their feelings about both
of these planning applications. To view
more information plus a link to the plans,
click
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The
Redspear Circuit |
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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
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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.
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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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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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View
the latest edition of Carlisle City Council's
Rural Voice publiction - click
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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
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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. |
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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. |
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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.
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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 above by Carol Douglas |
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The
Caldew erodes the sandstone by Fran Wilcock |
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Suns Rays by Iryna Balindava |
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