LATEST NEWS 2012

A CHARITY race’s new home in Cartmel is expected to draw more than 1,000 women to the area and provide a welcome boost to trade on Sunday July 1, 2012.

Cartmel Racecourse will host the 2012 women only Race for Life after events at the Westmorland County Showground and Barrow-in-Furness were scrapped due to falling numbers. Organisers at Cancer Research hope the new location will attract up to 1,100 people and raise £67,000.

Sandy Kitching, secretary of the Guild of Cartmel Traders, said: “We hope to get lots of local people signed up and raise lots of money for a superb charity. People can stock up on their sticky toffee pudding too!”

Annette Quarry, Cancer Research UK event manager for Cumbria, said the 5km charity races at Kendal and Barrow were no longer cost effective so a single location between the two towns had been chosen.
She said: “Race for Life raises money to fund life-saving research so we owe it to our supporters to ensure that we raise as much money as possible in the most cost-efficient way."

In 2010 Kendal’s Race for Life was cancelled after numbers dropped to 1,144 from around 1,500 when it first started in 2006. But the pink-themed event was brought back in 2011 after readers of the Westmorland Gazette complained.

Cartmel Racecourse manager John Garrett said: “We’re absolutely delighted to have it in Cartmel - it will be really good for the village. We’re doing it predominantly for the charity so it’s really all about raising money for a really good cause. Hopefully by running one single event rather than two small ones, they will raise a lot more money and I really hope it works.”

www.raceforlife.cancerresearchuk.org

EVENTS IN 2012

The next meeting of Allithwaite and Cartmel WI will be on Tuesday February 6th at 2pm in Allithwaite Community Centre.

10am - 4pm, Friday 17 February 2012 - Cartmel Food Market
Cartmel hosts a regular, and very popular, Food Market in the picturesque setting by the Priory. Peruse the stalls full of locally produced foods, then visit the resident cheese maker, baker and wine merchant in Unsworth's Yard.

Sat 18 February at Yew Tree Barn - Demonstration of Oak swill basket making by Owen Jones. 10.30am - 4.30pm

Sat 18 February at Yew Tree Barn - 'Faux Fur Accessories' crafting classes with Sarah Peel of CoolCrafting

The Soroptimists International of Grange-over-Sands are organising a Quiz Night on Saturday February 18th starting at 7.30pm in Cartmel village hall. Entry for teams of 4 is £4 per team, including a finger buffet. Participants should bring their own drinks and glasses. Bookings can be made through David and Isabel Huggett on 015395 36378.

Cartmel and District Flower Club's next meeting will be on Monday February 20th at 2pm in Cartmel village hall, when the demonstrator will be Sue Wareing.

10am - 4pm, Friday 16 March 2012 - Cartmel Food Market
Cartmel hosts a regular, and very popular, Food Market in the picturesque setting by the Priory. Peruse the stalls full of locally produced foods, then visit the resident cheese maker, baker and wine merchant in Unsworth's Yard.

Event at Cartmel Racecourse - The first major event is the Lakeland Trails running race (about 3,000 visitors) on 17th March (St Patrick’s Day)

Cartmel Antiques Fair in the Village Hall -Friday 23 - Sunday 25 March, 10am until 5pm

Event at Cartmel Racecourse - The first Caravan Club event commences on 2nd April and there will be a number of them - through until early September.

Cartmel Antiques Fair in the Village Hall - Good Friday 6 - Monday 9 April, 10am until 5pm

10am - 4pm, Friday 20 April 2012 - Cartmel Food Market
Cartmel hosts a regular, and very popular, Food Market in the picturesque setting by the Priory. Peruse the stalls full of locally produced foods, then visit the resident cheese maker, baker and wine merchant in Unsworth's Yard.

Cartmel Antiques Fair in the Village Hall - Friday 4 - Monday 7 May, 10am until 5pm

10am - 4pm, Friday 18 May 2012 - Cartmel Food Market
Cartmel hosts a regular, and very popular, Food Market in the picturesque setting by the Priory. Peruse the stalls full of locally produced foods, then visit the resident cheese maker, baker and wine merchant in Unsworth's Yard.

Cartmel Races - 2nd / 4th / 6th June (Diamond Jubilee weekend)

Cartmel Antiques Fair in the Village Hall - Thursday 14 - Sunday 17 June, 10am until 5pm

10am - 4pm, Friday 15 June 2012 - Cartmel Food Market
Cartmel hosts a regular, and very popular, Food Market in the picturesque setting by the Priory. Peruse the stalls full of locally produced foods, then visit the resident cheese maker, baker and wine merchant in Unsworth's Yard.

10am - 4pm, Friday 20 July 2012 - Cartmel Food Market
Cartmel hosts a regular, and very popular, Food Market in the picturesque setting by the Priory. Peruse the stalls full of locally produced foods, then visit the resident cheese maker, baker and wine merchant in Unsworth's Yard.

Cartmel Races - 21st / 23rd July

Cartmel Antiques Fair in the Village Hall - Friday 27 - Sunday 29 July, 10am until 5pm

Cartmel Antiques Fair in the Village Hall - Thursday 16 - Sunday 19 August, 10am until 5pm

10am - 4pm, Friday 17 August 2012 - Cartmel Food Market
Cartmel hosts a regular, and very popular, Food Market in the picturesque setting by the Priory. Peruse the stalls full of locally produced foods, then visit the resident cheese maker, baker and wine merchant in Unsworth's Yard.

Masquepony
The UK’s first street arts festival with camping in Cartmel on Friday 17 to Sunday 19 August 2012.
Masquepony promises to be a festival with a difference, with over 60 shows including street theatre, comedy, circus and fireworks. There will also be world and folk music and workshops that the whole family can enjoy including a digital funfair. There will be an array of marquees, tents, big tops and yurts to explore across the beautiful Lakeland venue.

It’s the first UK street arts festival that will include the opportunity to camp on site. During the course of the three-day event, visitors will be able to pitch their tents at Cartmel Racecourse.

Among the confirmed acts is Compagnie des Quidams – a French theatrical company whose magical shows have mesmerised audiences around the globe. Their show Herbert’s Dream has been performed to critical acclaim in Australia, Japan, Singapore and all over Europe. The performance unfolds as a series of giant white figures parade through the night beckoning passersby to join them. The ethereal, evening procession culminates in a beautiful and uplifting finale set to music.

Osadia, from Barcelona,, will leave audiences in a spin with their hair-raising performance that mixes comedy, style and rapid scissor action. For those bold enough to take to the barber’s chair, the artistic duo will create weird, wild and wonderful hair sculptures using creative and innovative concepts of hairdressing. The less brave can simply watch the frantic creations take shape before their eyes.

Another festival high will be provided by Pa Boom who will ensure the festival gets off to a bang with their intoxicating mix of fire, light and pyrotechnics. Previous displays by the co-operative have been described as “breathtakingly spectacular”, “magnificent” and “the most beautiful thing I have ever seen.”

Frolicked Puppet Theatre Company will engage the crowds with their magical puppet shows in outdoor and unusual places.Anarchic storytellers Ramshacklicious will share their unique blend of comedy, live music and puppetry with a twist. Many of the performers such as Plungeboom will entice audiences into getting involved in their shows with fun interactive experiences. And others such as Artizani will walk about through the crowds bewitching passers-by with their range of skills including song, dance, acrobatics, puppetry, live music and illusion. Further acts will be announced in due course.

Tickets for Masquepony go on sale in early February and are priced at £80 for a weekend’s camping for adults and £40 for children. There will be an early bird ticket costing £70.

For more information go to www.lakesalive.org

Cartmel Races - 25th / 27th August

Cartmel Antiques Fair in the Village Hall - Thursday 13 - Sunday 16 September, 10am until 5pm

10am - 4pm, Friday 21 September 2012 - Cartmel Food Market
Cartmel hosts a regular, and very popular, Food Market in the picturesque setting by the Priory. Peruse the stalls full of locally produced foods, then visit the resident cheese maker, baker and wine merchant in Unsworth's Yard.

Cartmel Antiques Fair in the Village Hall - Friday 12 - Sunday 14 October, 10am - 4.30pm

10am - 4pm, Friday 19 October 2012 - Cartmel Food Market
Cartmel hosts a regular, and very popular, Food Market in the picturesque setting by the Priory. Peruse the stalls full of locally produced foods, then visit the resident cheese maker, baker and wine merchant in Unsworth's Yard.

10am - 4pm, Friday 16 November 2012 - Cartmel Food Market
Cartmel hosts a regular, and very popular, Food Market in the picturesque setting by the Priory. Peruse the stalls full of locally produced foods, then visit the resident cheese maker, baker and wine merchant in Unsworth's Yard.

Cartmel Antiques Fair in the Village Hall - Saturday 17 - Sunday 18 November, 10am - 4.30pm

10am - 4pm, Friday 21 December 2012 - Cartmel Food Market
Cartmel hosts a regular, and very popular, Food Market in the picturesque setting by the Priory. Peruse the stalls full of locally produced foods, then visit the resident cheese maker, baker and wine merchant in Unsworth's Yard.

For details of other events happening in 2012 please contact the relevant organisation, listed on the BUSINESSES page of this website.

OTHER NEWS

BLACK HORSES FEATURE IN WINTER ISSUE OF LIMITED EDITION MAGAZINE

Freelance writer, Sandy Kitching has written a 4 page article on her experiences with Cartmel's Black Horses. Magazines are FREE. Pick one up in the Village Shop or Cartmel Cheeses. Or you can look online on the Westmorland Gazette website.

Sandy Kitching and Jolanda from Black Horses

CARTMEL FEATURE IN AUTUMN ISSUE OF LIMITED EDITION MAGAZINE

Freelance writer, Sandy Kitching has penned a 5 page article on Cartmel village. Magazines are FREE. Pick one up in the Village Shop or Cartmel Cheeses. Or you can look online on the Westmorland Gazette website. Photo Sandy Kitching.

Sept 2011

CARTMEL WINS BLOOMING MARVELOUS TROPHIES AT CUMBRIA IN BLOOM 2011

Green-fingered representatives from Cartmel's Village Society and Cartmel Allotment Association returned home with a car full of trophies after the Cumbria In Bloom Award ceremony on Monday night!

TROPHIES
Strikes, Houghton Hall Trophy for Best Village: Cartmel

Lakeland Limited Trophy, Best in Commercial: Cavendish Arms, Cartmel

Continental Landscapes Trophy, Special Category: Cartmel Allotments Association

Friends of Lake District Trophy, Best Sustainable Development: Morland and Cartmel

Doreen Parsons Young Persons Trophy, Best Project by Youngsters: Cartmel Primary School

Alan Heath, Cumbria in Bloom chairman, said: “These awards really bring home what being part of a community is all about.
“The people who take part all say that entering the competition has brought their community together and helped them to develop community spirit.
“I would like to pay tribute to everyone who entered this year, all the winners and the committee members and judges who give so much time and energy and without whom this would not be possible.”

Congratulations go to everyone in the community who helped make our village one to be truly proud of.

June 19

The Cartmel Trust was formed in 2007 to preserve the historical, architectural and natural heritage of the village and its surrounding area. It has since merged with the Cartmel Amenities Trust and has been involved in establishing the children’s play park, the monthly Cartmel Food Market, and organising the popular annual Guy Fawkes bonfire and fireworks. The trustees currently are Charles Godwin (chairman), Michael Rawsthorn, David Unsworth, Lesley Unsworth and Canon Robert Bailey, who are supported by several keen younger members of the community. The trust would welcome any new volunteers and donations to help to further its work.

June 07

NEW BLACK HORSES WEBSITE

blackhorses.co.uk

Tracey at Rynardt Venter, who own the Black Horses at Greenbank Farm have completed a new website for their wedding and village carriage ride services.

Working with local designer, Sandy Kitching, from Early Bird Design Associates, they have achieved a website packed with information about the important Friesian breeding programme, the horses in their care and horses for sale.

NEW for 2001, Tracey and Rynardt are offering the opportunity for experienced riders to come and have a Frieisan Experience, hacking over the Cartmel Fells.

Described by one viewer as "a magnificent website for magnificent horses" the website is packed with stunning photographs and lots of information about the breed.

And... Femma has given birth to a long legged filly foal called Jolanda. See their website for pictures.

Cartmel businesses featured in the June 2011 edition of The Lancashire Magazine. Photos below taken by Darren Andrews

PAST PRESS STORIES

Cartmel Sheepy Village Raises nearly £11,000 for Bay Search & Rescue

Following the Cartmel Sheepy Trail and the Grand Sheep Auction on Saturday 17 July, nearly £10,000 has been raised for BS&R, and the barometer is still rising. 14 sheep were auctioned for an average of £160 each, along with other numerous lots donated from local businesses. 2011 Calendars are on sale in the village for £5 with all proceeds going to the charity. Plans are underway for Cartmel Sheepy Village 2011 and information on how to get involved is on the official website: www.cartmel-sheepyvillage.com

High Speed Broadband for the Cartmel Valley

Due to the distance from the exchange at Grange, many households and businesses in the Cartmel Valley have either no broadband or slow speed provision. Anna Jones from Barber Green has been campaigning to see what can be done. Unfortunately, while BT has pledged to review the situation, it has no plans to do so before 2015. Happily, there is a potential alternative.

Kencomp Internet is a company that specialises in providing high speed internet via microwave radio transmitters, thus removing the need for phone lines altogether. They have already implemented solutions for several communities in and around Kendal. They offer a range of packages for home and business with speeds of 10, 20 or 50 Mb per second. (Many existing broadband services in the area are 1Mb /s or lower). They also guarantee contention (the maximum number connections competing for the same bandwidth at any time, so essentially a threshold for minimum performance) at 50 for home services and 20 for business packages. By contrast, BT no longer guarantee contention.

Kencomp’s standard household package is £24.99 per month (incl VAT) and standard business package is £35 per month (excl VAT). There is also a one off equipment and installation cost of £350 which is reduced to half price - £175 - if you order before August 31st 2010.

However, in order to provide a service at all, Kencomp must extend their radio wave network out to the Cartmel Valley. They will bear all the expense of doing this but will only go ahead if at least 60 households place orders (obviously if the project does not go ahead any orders will be cancelled and no-one will be charged anything).
For many households in the Cartmel Valley this may be the only opportunity to get high speed broadband in the foreseeable future. It also offers a very attractive upgrade in terms of speeds for households and businesses within Cartmel itself.

For more information, please contact Kencomp Internet on 01539 898 145 or visit their website at www.kencomp.net Alternatively, download the enquiry form below and post it to: Kencomp Internet, Kerian House, 64 Stramongate, Kendal, Cumbria LA9 4BD

April 20 2011

From Lower Allithwaite Parish Community Plan Group

Your Community Needs You!

Over the next year or so a Community Plan is being put together. To make this happen an action group has been set up by your local Parish Council, Lower Allithwaite, bringing in a number of individuals representing different sections of the local community.

Across the country, parishes are being encouraged to draw up Community – or Parish – Plans. The intention is to clarify and set out local priorities so that spending decisions are better informed and outside bodies (like District and County Councils) can be better persuaded to help fulfil the community’s objectives.

In setting out our collective priorities for the future we are basically asking: What would people like to see changed for the better? What do they most value which they definitely would not want changed?

We all know we live in a beautiful corner of England. We also know the kinds of threats which seem at times to crowd in on us here. Now is your chance to make a contribution to the Parish’s future, by having your say! Only by hearing from as many people as possible will we be able to come up with a Plan that is really ‘owned’ by the community at large.

Over the next few months the Community Plan group will be making contact with various sections of the twin communities of Cartmel and Allithwaite in order to spread the message, and get as much feedback as possible. Other ways of getting feedback include suggestion boxes, consultation events and individual questionnaires. We will also use various ways to keep you updated.

Once priorities have been agreed, the Plan will need to set out how these may be best achieved – step by step, with timescales and details of those expected to undertake the action. Again the hope is to involve as many people as possible in the process of drawing up the action plan.

Fortunately we are not starting with a completely blank sheet. A Parish Statement, a sort of simplified version of a Community Plan, was drawn up back in 2008-9 after canvassing local views. Then in February of this year an open morning/afternoon was organised in Allithwaite/Cartmel, which many people attended, mainly focusing on the SLDC planning proposals on land allocation for building development. So there are already some useful ideas to build on.

The action group is anxious for you to share your thoughts with them right from the start. They would also appreciate volunteers who might lend a hand with the work entailed in the coming weeks. If you are interested in helping - or if you already have some views on what local priorities should be – then please contact one of the following:

Hazel Allen (hazeltheredpepper@hotmail.co.uk; tel 36497).
David Huggett (davidl.huggett@virgin.net; tel 36378)
Philip Pascall (philip.pascall@btinternet.com; tel 36207)
Mary Wilson (rodmary.wilson@googlemail.com; tel 36673)
John Evans (johnevans@f2s.com; tel 36457)
Dai Hunt (david.hunt21@mypostoffice.co.uk; tel 36448)
Tiffany Hunt (th@tiffanyhunt.myzen.co.uk; tel 36302).
Barbara Copeland (barbara.copeland@btinternet.com; tel 33165