Witherslack Leads the Way! 27 July 2010 The recent 'Community Right to Build' proposal uses Witherslack as an example of communities getting together to deliver affordable homes. Follow the link to find out more http://www.communities.gov.uk/newsstories/newsroom/1646949 Read full story>> Witherslack Art Club 21 July 2010  The club re-starts for the Autumn on September 10th. Read full story>> Harvest Supper & Auction Sale 21 July 2010  Saturday 2nd October 6.45pm at Witherslack Parish Hall Read full story>> Lyth Valley Land Drainage Meeting July 12th 05 July 2010  ENVIRONMENT AGENCY WITHDRAWAL OF MAINTENANCE IN THE LYTH VALLEY (including Foulshaw and Meathop areas). Public Meeting at Crosthwaite Memorial Hall on Monday July 12th at 7.30pm Read full story>> Lunch on a Sunday 24 June 2010  Sunday 11th July, 12-2pm at the Parish Hall. Raised £???? - thanks to everyone - Proceeds to the improvements of the hall. Read full story>>

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Afternoon Tea Sunday 27th June - 24 June 2010
The tea party on 27th June at the Parish Hall was a great success - £??? raised towards Phase 3 of the Parish Hall Refurbishment
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Coffee Evening - 24 June 2010
In aid of Church Funds at Barwick Hall, Witherslack. Friday 2nd July 7.00 pm - Raised £300! Well done everyone and thank you.
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Chuch Leader Statement after Shootings in West Cumbria 2nd June - 03 June 2010
Statement from Cumbria church leaders on the shootings that took place in West Cumbria on Wednesday 2 June 2010
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Excellent OFSTED for Dean Barwick Primary School - 21 May 2010
Dean Barwick Primary School was visited by OFSTED in March this year and awarded with excellent and good ratings! Well done to staff and pupils for creating a wonderful and very special school.
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SPORTS DAY Sunday 6th June - 10am - 20 May 2010
Dean Barwick Primary School and the Sports Committee had a great day despite the rain in the afternoon. Numbers are dwindling but still great fun - please come again next year when there will be new races and more awards!
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WANTED - correspondent for the Westmorland Gazette - 19 May 2010
Is there anyone in the village who would be prepared to write the community report for the Westmorland Gazette on a weekly basis? Also, this community website requires a new Webmaster!
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ENVIRONMENT AGENCY PUBLIC INFORMATION EVENING - 17 May 2010
Monday 24th May from 4.30pm to 8pm at the Gilpin Bridge. If you have an interest in any business, land or property in the Lyth Valley and Foulshaw area this meeting is to inform you of the changes in maintenance.
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'Abi & Tom's Garden Plants' at Halecat - 17 May 2010
Abi and Tom Attwood have now spent a year redeveloping the nursery site and are now embarking on growing plants, planning the garden workshops and testing cake recipes all in readiness for the grand opening in Spring 2011.
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Witherslack Community Shop is a Winner!! - 12 May 2010
Food Retail Inspector declares Witherslack Community Shop a winner! "Excellent standards observed, no recommendations for improvements or correction". Well done all those associated with this little gem.
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Dean Barwick School Book Sale - 11 May 2010
Many thanks to all those who visited our book sales and sampled cakes in beautiful sunshine. We raised the handsome sum of £300 towards school funds. There are still books available to purchase - if you wish to view they are in school until Friday.
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