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Mens Breakfast Club Saturday 7 November 9-10am Methodist Chapel, The Green, Dalston

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 Cereals, bacon rolls, toast and marmalade, with hot drinks are available. All men are welcome to come for a chat to meet old friends and make new ones. Donations to cover costs and to support local charities are welcome. For more details please phone Phillip Kershaw 711234 or Thomas Little 711548

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Temporary road closure B5299 Lingy Close Road to Dalston 26 October for 5 days

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 A temporary road closure has been put in place to allow Cumberland Council to carry out carriageway patching which are expected to commence 26th October 2026 and anticipated to take 5 days to complete. Please see below details of the extents of the closure and alternative route, the relevant legal notice can be viewed at https://api-gb.one.ne...

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Road Closure B5299 Buckabank to Welton

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 Road closed for pothole repairs B5299 Buckabank to Welton 16 october 2026 for 5 days Download PDF File Here

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Cumberland Council Road Closures 16th October for 8 days for patching

B5299, Dalston from its junction with Lingy Close Rd, extending in an overall southerly direction towards Dalston for approximately 1.3km (Ref:TTROC/18438) B5299 Nether Welton to Dalston, from its junction with the U1138, extending in a north easterly direction for approx 3.3km (Ref:TTROC/19433). 

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Have your say on the future of bus services in Cumbria

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A community conversation event is to take place on the 17th October in Carlisle Library between 10.30am - 2.30pm 

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Communications Resilience

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DALSTON AMATEUR DRAMATIC ASSOCIATION presents: LAYING THE GHOST

by Simon Williams VICTORY HALL, DALSTON Thu 19-Sat 21 November; 7.30pm Tickets will be available via ticketsource.com/dalston-dramatic-society; SuzieBou & Dalston Pharmacy (cash only) OR email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.; OR 01228 711316 OR ON THE DOOR! KEEP A WATCH ON OUR FACEBOOK PAGE FOR PHOTOS & UPDATES!!

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GRASS CUTTING CONTRACT

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The current Parish and Cemetery grass cutting contract is being put out to tender for work to commence in March 2027, it is a 3 year contract. For more information please contact the Parish Council Office on 01228 712766 or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. The closing date for tenders is the 5th November 2026.

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Open Studio Art Trail and events 19/20 and 26/27 September 2026

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Mens Breakfast Club Saturday 3rd October 9-10am Methodist Chapel

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Cereals, bacon rolls, toast and marmalade, with hot drinks are available. All men are welcome to come for a chat to meet old friends and make new ones  Donations to cover costs and to support local charities are welcome. For more details please phone Phillip Kershaw 711234 or Thomas Little 711548

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Dalston Parish Grants

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 DALSTON PARISH GRANTS Dalston Parish Council has allocated a small fund for 2026 to be awarded in grants of financial support to local voluntary groups and organisations. The fund is being administered by the Dalston Parish Charitable Trust. Application forms and further information can be obtained from:- The Parish Council Office, Forge...

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Planned Temporary Road Closure - U1140 Raughton Head 21st September 2026 for 3 days

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 A temporary road closure has been put in place to allow United Utilities to carry out utility works which are expected to commence 21st September 2026 and anticipated to take 3 days to complete. Please see below details of the extents of the closure and alternative route, the relevant legal notice can be viewed at https://api-gb.one.network/d...

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Coffee Morning to raise funds to support objection to planning application. Victory Hall 26th September 10 am to Noon.

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Gaitsgill Baby and Toddler Playgroup

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 Gaitsgill Playgroup has been going for around 50 years but is likely to close – unless some parents/grandparents/carers could take up the reins. The group meets in Primrose Hall, Gaitsgill and has plenty to keep babies and toddlers busy – toys, ride-ons, etc. Currently, it meets on Tuesday from 9.45-11.45 am. For more information, please cont...

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Temporary Road Closure Townhead Road, Dalston 7th September 2026 for 3 days

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 A temporary road closure has been put in place to allow United Utilities to carry out utility works which are expected to commence 7th September 2026 and anticipated to take 3 days to complete. Please see below details of the extents of the closure and alternative route, the relevant legal notice can be viewed at https://api-gb.one.network/do...

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Conclusion of Annual Audit 2026

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 The Annual Audit for 2025-26 has now been completed. The Audited Annual Governance and Accountability Return and Audit Report is attached. Download PDF File Here Download PDF File Here

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Temporary Closure of part of public footpath 114044 and Caldew cycleway to the rear of Caldew School for up to 6 months from 20 July 2026

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 CUMBERLAND COUNCIL (FOOTPATH NO. 114044 IN THE PARISH OF DALSTON) (TEMPORARY PROHIBITION OF PEDESTRIANS) ORDER 2026 CUMBERLAND COUNCIL (CALDEW CYCLEWAY) (TEMPORARY PROHIBITION OF PEDESTRIANS AND CYCLISTS) ORDER 2026 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that to enable United Utilities to carry out infrastructure works at Dalston Pumping Station ("the Works"...

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Publication of the unaudited Annual Governance and Accountability Return 2025/26

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 The Annual Governance and Accountability Return for the year ended 31 March 2026 have now been submitted for Audit. The period for the exercise of Public Rights commences on 15 June 2026 until 24 July 2026.  Download PDF File Here

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Useful contact details for help and support services

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Sign up for additional garden waste bin collections

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