Grange over Sands Town Council News

Elections will take place for the Town Council on Thursday 4 May 2023. You have the chance to stand as a Town Councillor and get involved with your community and your town. For more information see   
Parish council elections in England | Electoral Commission

Are you passionate about our Community?
Are you interested in what happens here?
If you have answered 'Yes' to the above, have you considered being a Town Councillor?

The Town Council has a casual vacancy for a Town Councillor and seeks to co-opt.

This is an unpaid role. For an informal chat and to find out more, contact the Town Clerk on townclerk@grangeoversands.net 
 

Staff Vacancy 
Casual Front of House, Caretaking and Tech Support Team Members
 
The Victoria Hall is Grange’s Community Hall, used by lots of people for different activities and events.
We are looking for friendly, reliable and flexible people, aged 18+, to help us run the Hall.
 
Please apply if you have any, or all, of the following abilities:

• Available early mornings, evenings and weekends (some early mornings at weekends too).
• Physical ability to safely lift and carry numbers of chairs, tables and platforms.
• Technical skills to assist with sound, lighting and projector set-ups.
• A welcoming, supportive manner, problem solving skills and able to act on your own initiative.

 
Good rates of pay.
Deadline for applications Monday 15 August 2022

Get in touch with Amanda for more details: phone (015395) 32375 or email services@grangeoversands.net

Click here to download Job Description
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Click here to download Application Form

All of us are aware of the war unfolding in Ukraine and its impact on people's lives there, and here. Grange residents are always willing to support people in difficulty in our town and surrounding villages, and internationally. We are supporting Ukrainian people in a variety of humanitarian ways - doing what we can, when we can.

To date, there were quick collections of clothes, medicines, toiletries, children's items, sleeping bags and tents which were sent to central collection depots in the North West and taken to Ukraine. 

Churches Together held a vigil at the Millennium Peace Pavement in the Ornamental Gardens on 12/03/22 to share thoughts and prayers for people suffering in both Ukraine and Russia.

Coming up is a fundraising concert with the band Black Sheep on Monday 28/03/22 from 6pm - 9pm in the Victoria Hall, organised by local, Polish resident, Ania, whose family in Poland are directly involved in charities working across the border with Ukraine to assist refugee families in need. This free concert is to say thank you to all the people who have already donated, and is also part of her ongoing fundraising efforts. 

Please see our What's On page for more details. 

South Lakeland has an exciting Holiday Activity Programme aimed at all school-age children and young people (age 5 – 16).

Visit cumbria.gov.uk/holidays to search the range of activities available. Sessions will take place in venues across the region.

Bookings will work on a first-come-first served basis. Places are limited, so please book quickly.

Places are FREE for young people who receive benefits-related Free School Meals and eligible children in particular circumstances. All children who attend will also be provided with a meal.
Some places are exclusively for eligible young people, please contact the providing
organisation for more information.

Did you know that from the 29th January 2022, there will be some changes to the Highway code to improve the safety of people walking, cycling and riding horses.
Click on this link to find out more
www.gov.uk/government/news/the-highway-code-8-changes-you-need-to-know-from-29-january-2022?utm_source=dvsa&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=dvsa-direct
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Grange Fire Station is looking for new members to join the On-call Firefighter team.
Interested?  Come along and find out more on Wednesday 8th December from 16.30 - 20.00
Any queries or for more information, please contact Jonathan Hurst, On-call Support Crew Manager via 07887 717955 or jonathan.hurst@cumbria.gov.uk

We are very sorry to have to cancel this week's film PARASITE.
Everyone will be reimbursed and we hope to see you at our next film - NOMADLAND on Sunday 12 September.