Grange over Sands Town Council News

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Attractions & Places to Visit In & Around the Grange-over-Sands Area

As Grange Information Centre is currently closed to the public, here is a list of the Visitor Attractions & Places to visit in & around the Grange-over-Sands area that are open (or about to open) to the public.
​Click here to download the list
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Promenade Recreation Ground Re-opens

The Promenade Recreation Ground has now opened to the public for tennis, putting and crazy golf.  Weather permitting the facility will be open as follows:
Monday to Friday: 12noon until 3pm
Saturday & Sunday: 12noon until 5pm
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Public Loos Now Open

Finally the Public Loos are now open to the public.
All loos have been converted into "Contactless Payment Only" so no-one is handling any coinage and therefore less likely to pass on any germs.  

Please Stay Safe whilst using the facilities by:
  • Maintaining social distancing
  • Giving other users plenty of space
  • Washing your hands after your visit
​Thank you
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Victoria Hall Update

Unfortunately the Victoria Hall remains closed.  Government guidelines do not yet allow any live events of Music, Drama or Dancing.  These are the "mainstay" events.  Also it is really difficult with Social Distancing.  At 2 meters apart capacity will be reduced to no more than 30 in the Main Hall and at this number most events are not viable.

We continue to look at options & but until the Government lift restrictions, we will remain closed.

It is a really difficult situation.  With the help of the Victoria Hall Support Group, the number of events & functions in the hall was on the increase & there was a real buzz about the place
However, we will not be beaten - we will re-open & with everyone's help we will get back to some resemblance of normality!!

The kitchen refurbishment project is still on-going.  Our grant applications were declined as the grant providers are now only concentrating on projects related to COVID issues.  Whilst this is understandable we are really disappointed.
However, with the proceeds from events held by VHSG before "Lockdown" the project is half way there. The general public continue to be very generous and we have received several donations towards the kitchen project & if these continue, there is every possibility that we could get the project started before the end of the year.
If you would like to contribute towards the cost of the refurbishment, please send your cheque (payable to: Victoria Hall Support Group) to: Kitchen Project, Victoria Hall, Main Street Grange-over-Sands, LA11 6DP.  All donations will be gratefully received.

Best wishes to you all & keep safe.  I hope to see you all in the Victoria Hall in the not too distant future.
Sally Haines
​Victoria Hall Manager
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Due to the new lockdown for November, the format for Remembrance Sunday will be as follows and not as given in Grange Now:
The poppy organisers will place the wreaths on the War Memorial first thing Sunday morning.
The Mayor will read out the names of the fallen and lay one wreath on behalf of the Town Council and the people of Grange at 11am and observe the 2 minutes silence.
On Wednesday 11th November, a member of the Royal British Legion will lay a wreath and observe the 2 minutes silence at 11am.  The Royal British Legion Standard Bearer will be in attendance on both days.

If you have your own wreath or would like to pay your own respects, please do so outside of these times.  Please be respectful of others and maintain social distancing at all times.

Hopefully we will be back to normal in 2021.

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Electricity NorthWest will be working on Hampsfell Road by St Paul's church from today (Wed Nov 3rd) until the 16th November.  Traffic lights will be in operation.
Click Here for a link to Cumbria Highways website
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Cumbria County Council & Partners have today launched a new emergency support service at high risk of becoming ill & who do not have support available from friends, family or neighbours.
The Emergency Telephone Support Line is: 0800 783 1966
​You can also email your request for help to:  COVID19support@cumbria.gov.uk
Further details about this support service can be found online at: www.cumbria.gov.uk

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As from today Mon 30 March there will be some changes to the bus service in South Lakeland.
The changes effecting Grange are as follows:
X6 Kendal/Barrow service will operate a Sunday Service only Mon to Sat.
530 & 532 will operate as normal for the time being.
To check for updates & to view changes to other services in South Lakeland please CLICK HERE 
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South Lakeland District Council sent us a great message!
Like us, they are all still there and committed to working. The District Council look after bin collections, environmental protection and benefits and want to reassure you that these will be maintained.
All the Councils (Town, District and County) are working with each other and the NHS to keep everyone safe.
If you need to contact the District Council you can phone them on 01539 733333 or email as usual to customerservices@southlakeland.gov.uk
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It's really encouraging to see how quickly everyone is moving to make sure that everyone in the community is looked after. Pop a note through your neighbours door, say hi and let them know they are not alone. For those of you who may be feeling alone, we'll be posting details of help very soon.