Events: Christmas Carols by candlelight in Burton & Holme, Dec 2022

 

There will be candlelit carol services at both Holme Holy Trinity and Burton St James churches in December 2022.

Win £5,000 of National Book Tokens for our school library

I've nominated Burton Morewood School. Will you nominate them as well and increase their chance of winning? It's very easy to do, just pop over to National Book Tokens and use the form to nominate our wonderful village school.

Our first 24 hours as a collection point

Our first 24 hours as a collection point for the Morecambe Bay Food Bank exceeded our hopes!

We received 16kg of donated foods in 24 hours, which is fabulous, thank you to everyone who donated to the box. The contents have been collected by the Food Bank van today, so we now have a whole week to collect before the next collection. I wonder what the coming week will bring?

Just for comparison, our neighbours in Holme village a mile away collected 128.5 kg for the Food Bank, so we've a way to go to catch up, but knowing the generosity of this village I am sure we'll manage it.

Please continue to leave your donations, the Food Bank needs them now more than ever, on average they are sending out 3 tonnes a day to needy families in the Morecambe Bay Food Bank area.

Thank you to everyone who is helping us help the Food Bank to help those in greatest need.

Morecambe Bay Food Bank collection point in Burton

I'm really pleased to be able to say that we are now a collection point for Morecambe Bay Foodbank!

Morecambe Bay Foodbank will accept all donations but are especially keen to have:

Tins of: beans; meat(s); fruits; vegetables; fish; soup; tomatoes; rice pudding
Bottles of: squash; juice (esp. orange); jam; pasta sauce
Packets of: pasta; sugar; cereal; teabags; instant noodles; instant rice; biscuits; custard; instant mash

If anyone else in Burton would like to host a collection box please PM me and I'll put you in touch with the team, and thank you.

Burns Night Ceilidh and Supper at Burton Memorial Hall

Saturday 26th January sees the first Burton Memorial Hall Burns Night Ceilidh and Supper. Tickets are £12 per person and on sale at Burton Village Store. Includes supper by Jan's Pantry and dancing to Tattie Bogle, soloist Val Still. Bar and whisky roll. In aid of Burton Memorial Hall funds.

Nature Talks at the Hall... January = Badgers

2019 starts with a talk on badgers by Ian McMurdo. Taking place on Thursday 31st January starting at 7.30pm, with an interval for tea and biscuits, and time for questions afterwards. Admission just £2.50 per person. In aid of Burton Memorial Hall funds.

Christmas and New Year Opening Hours at the Village Store & Post Office

All the dates you need to know for the Village Store & Post Office in Burton-in-Kendal over the Christmas and New Year period.

Live Music at The King's

Two live music dates for your enjoyment: 

Friday 23rd December - Paper Moon

New Year's Eve - Aurora

Everyone welcome!

The King's Arms at Christmas: Oh! those decorations...

As usual, the decorations at The King's Arms in Burton-in-Kendal are superb! Neil and Ann France take huge delight in a Christmas spectacle each year, and every year they get better and better!

Why not pop along and see for yourself, and whilst you are there enjoy a meal from their Christmas menu.

As they have wonderful accommodation, including a ground floor enabled room suite, you could make a night of it and not have the bother of driving home afterwards.

Spoil yourself, it's only Christmas once a year!

Santa will be in Burton on 8th December!

Carnforth Rotary will be helping Santa with his sleigh on Thursday 8th December from 6pm. As well as touring the village, they will also be popping into the King's Arms - hope they have their singing voices ready, they can join in the Carols!

Carols by Candlelight at The King's

Carols by Candlelight at The King's Arms, Burton-in-Kendal Thursday 8th December from 6.30pm. All welcome!

Christmas Bingo in Burton!

2016 Christmas Bingo dates at Burton Memorial Hall - family friendly, everyone welcome.

Refreshments on sale from 6.30pm. Eyes down 7.30pm.

Great prizes and raffle. In aid of village charities and groups.

CraftMarket 2016 - be there or be square!

We love the annual Craftmarket event at Burton Memorial Hall in south #Cumbria. The fabulous catering is by The Vintage Village Hall, there are kids' crafts up on the stage to keep them amused, loads of quality crafts on sale direct from the crafter in the main hall, and a twiddlemuffs info display and collection point for surplus yarn and embellishments in the foyer! 

Point your smartphone at the QR code below and it will tell you all about the event. Cool baby! 

For Sale: Indoor Bowls Equipment

After the closure of Burton Indoor Bowling Club due to lack of members, they are wanting to sell on their equipment. If anyone is interested please contact Bert on the number given below:

For Sale
Indoor Bowls Equipment
3 bowling carpets (approx 15 yds x 2 yds)
3 baulks
3 fenders
3 jacks
large metal wheeled storage trolley

All in good condition; may be viewed at Burton Memorial Hall, Burton-in-Kendal, Cumbria, by appointment.

To view or for further details please contact
Bert Nelson on 01524 781354

Burton Art Exhibition, Sat 4th & Sun 5th June

Burton Art Exhibition, Sat 4th & Sun 5th June at Burton Memorial Hall 10am-4pm. Free entry. Refreshments on sale.

The Burton-in-Kendal Art & Craft Society's annual art exhibition and sale of work is held each Summer at Burton Memorial Hall, and attracts over 100 artworks by a whole range of artists and crafters. 

Nominate Morewood School in the Churchill Lollipoppers campaign

I just nominated Burton Morewood School, Burton in Kendal in the Churchill Lollipoppers campaign: 
https://www.churchill.com/lollipoppers

Problem
Pedestrian injury is the leading cause of accidental death of children in Great Britain. Lollipoppers ensure the safety of children on their school run, but the numbers of lollipoppers have been falling year on year.

Solution
At Churchill we believe it's important that children can get to school safely so we've launched a fund to put more lollipoppers on the streets nationwide.

Action
Do you know a school that needs a lollipopper? Nominate your school for a chance to receive funding for a Churchill Lollipopper.

Yes! Burton Morewood School, Burton in Kendal would benefit from this... please would you support by nominating our village school for this opportunity? It will help keep our children safe.

https://www.churchill.com/lollipoppers  Nominations close 23.59 BST on 15 May 2016.

King's Arms at Burton in Kendal wins national competition!

Press Release: 22 March 2016

CUMBRIAN PUB IS NATION’S HEARTWARMING HERO

A CUMBRIAN pub has scooped top prize in Heinz’s Heartwarming Heroes competition – and has pledged to turn hundreds of children into life-saving heroes with the prize money.

The Kings Arms, in Burton-in-Kendal, won first place in the national competition, which was searching for pubs and restaurants that go the extra mile.

Winners Ann and Neil France, Licensees of the Thwaites pub, will receive £10,000 prize money as well as £10,000 towards a community event.

Ann said: “We couldn’t believe it when we were told we had won. Neil read out the email to me and I thought he was joking but we’re absolutely thrilled with the news. It’s a great honour for the pub and it will be great for the village.

“We’ve been overwhelmed with the support we’ve had from everyone and would like to thank all those involved.”

Ann and Neil are planning to spend the prize money on a community first aid day for the local primary school, teaching youngsters, their parents and teachers valuable life-saving skills. The day will include demonstrations, practical advice and take away materials to help keep the whole community safe. They are currently contacting local organisations that may be interested in supporting the event, including the Air Ambulance and Community First Responders.

The Kings Arms is a former coaching inn dating back to 1753, and listed as a stop off on the John O’Groats to Land’s End cycle route, as well as the Wainwright Coast to Coast walk. As a result, it is a popular spot for walkers and cyclists and recently expanded, converting a barn into seven luxury bedrooms, which gives them 13 ensuite letting rooms in total.

Ann and Neil have been at the helm for seven years, and have run pubs across the country for the last 37 years. They are at the heart of village life in Burton-in-Kendal, hosting two major annual events, the Daffodil Show and Onion Show, which raise thousands of pounds for local good causes. They have turned the rear of their car park into allotments for local growers and support the local school sports day.

News that they had been named top community pub in the Heinz competition came as no surprise to Andrew Buchanan, Daniel Thwaites’ Director of Pub Operations, who said: “Ann and Neil have high standards in place and take pride in the pub as well as making a valuable contribution to the local community. Whenever I speak to them they are always at the heart of activity taking place in Burton-in-Kendal and willing to get involved in anything that brings the community together.

“Their friendly approach makes the King’s Arms welcoming for both locals and visitors alike and they deserve every success.”

ELECTION OF PARISH COUNCILLORS (Burton in Kendal)

South Lakeland District Council NOTICE OF ELECTION

ELECTION OF PARISH COUNCILLORS

to be held on

Thursday, 5 May 2016

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT

1. An election is to be held of Parish Councillors for each of the Parishes or Parish Wards as indicated in the Schedule below.

2. Nomination papers must be delivered to the Returning Officer, South Lakeland House, Lowther Street, Kendal LA9 4UQ, on any day after the date of this Notice, on Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm (excluding bank holidays) but no later than 4pm on THURSDAY, 7 APRIL 2016.

3. Nomination Papers may be obtained from the offices of the Returning Officer at the same address, during the times stated above, or from the person named in the Schedule below, who will, at the request of any elector for the electoral area, prepare a Nomination Paper for signature.

4. If any election is contested, the poll will take place on THURSDAY, 5 MAY 2016.

5. Electors should take note that:

•  applications to register to vote must reach the Electoral Registration Officer at South Lakeland House, Lowther Street, Kendal LA9 4UQ, by MONDAY, 18 APRIL 2016
•  applications for new postal votes or applications to change or cancel an existing postal or proxy vote must reach the Electoral Registration Officer by 5pm on TUESDAY, 19 APRIL 2016
•  applications for new proxy votes must reach the Electoral Registration Officer by 5pm on TUESDAY, 26 APRIL 2016.

6. Applications to vote by emergency proxy at this election on the grounds of physical incapacity or for work/service reasons must reach the Electoral Registration Officer by 5pm on polling day, 5 May 2016. The physical incapacity must have occurred after 5pm on 26 April 2016. To apply on the grounds of work/service, the person must have become aware that they cannot go to the polling station in person after 5pm on 26 April 2016.

Dated: Friday, 18 March 2016 

DEBBIE STORR

Returning Officer

South Lakeland House

Lowther Street

Kendal LA9 4UQ

SCHEDULE

Parish BURTON-IN-KENDAL

Parish Ward (if applicable) 

No. of Councillors to be elected 9

Person from whom Nomination Papers can be obtained 

Ms C. Davidson, 2 The Square West, Burton-in-Kendal, Carnforth, Lancs. LA6 1LX

Notice from the Parish Council

It has come to the Council's attention that horse manure is being dumped beside the roads at many different locations in the parish. As fly tipping, it is a criminal offence under the terms of The Clean
Neighbourhood and Environment Act. This unsightly and noxious mess is now attracting other forms of fly tipping.The council asks residents to be watchful and if the offender is seen carrying out this offence that the vehicle registration is taken and reported to the Police (call 101) or South Lakeland District Council (01539 733333) so appropriate action can be taken.

Annual Burton Daffodil Show - List of Auction Promises

2016 Daffodil Show List of Auction Promises

1. Side of home smoked salmon. Neil Shaw
2. 75 + mixed vegetable plants plus 12 strawberry plants. Amy and Jessica Graham
3. Mixed Greek Basket. Gill and Akis
4. Afternoon’s guided trout fishing inc supper. Carl Jackson
5. Selection of home made jam and chutney. Rachel Graham
6. Haunch of Venison. Jeff Nichols
7. Afternoon’s pigeon shooting inc 50 cartridges and supper in the King's. Callum Graham
8. 30 cupcakes or a kids birthday cake. Ruth Shaw
9. 12 mixed Dahlia Tubers from Ed Hindson/Jack Gott stock. Callum Graham
10. Cake a month for 6 months. Group leaders
11. Slate place mats. Carl Jackson
12. 10lb of free range pork sausage. Shagram meats
13. Chris Kirkham’s home made cheese and onion pie. Chris Kirkham
14. 7 x 4ft load of seasoned firewood. BPW “Firewood”
15. Molly’s Marmalade. Molly Long

Plus many more lots on the day.

2016 Daffodil Show Easter Sunday 27th March, at the King's Arms Hotel, Main Street, Burton
Entries must be in between 10.30 am - 12 noon. Auction and sale starts 1.30 pm.

In aid of Burton's Guides, Brownies and Rainbows.