Friday 8 March 2024
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Friday 8 March 2024
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In this week's edition:
* TOP STORY: Grange Prom and Lido rejuvenation project is taking shape
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* In other news... [ #link_1 ]
* The latest job vacancies from Westmorland and Furness Council [ #link_5 ]
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TOP STORY: Grange Prom and Lido rejuvenation project is taking shape
Grange's £6.8million Lido and Prom restoration project is on track to be completed this summer.
Work on the Westmorland and Furness Council scheme started in April last year. It will see the lido site open again with a temporary infill to the pool to create a new multi-use public space.
The project will protect the derelict Grade II-listed site’s immense social and cultural heritage in a way which doesn’t preclude the option of bringing the pool back into use sometime in the future by temporarily infilling the pool with material which is removable and suitable for future recycling.
Read more about this project. [
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A derelict diving platform viewed through scaffolding poles [
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This week's headlines:
A line of people carrying lit torches at night as part of a parade, one of them wearing an animal mask
£250,000 pledged to support cultural organisations
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Ten cultural organisations from our area have been offered £22,500 each and one £25,000.
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Final call for Penrith residents to shape new parking permit process [
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Penrith residents and those that work in the area were encouraged to take part in the Council's consultation.
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In other news...
We’re recruiting for dozens of new apprentices
*Just over TWO WEEKS to go until the application window closes.*
We’re currently recruiting for dozens of new apprentices in a variety of roles, including Civil Engineering, Highways Maintenance, Accountancy, Health and Social Care, Customer Service, Business Admin, Project Management and more, with opportunities from Level 2 to Level 4.
Many successful applicants go on to secure permanent roles and the opportunity to make a long-term career within local government.
Find out more and apply now at cumbriaapprenticeships.org.uk [
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The closing date for applications is midnight on Sunday 24 March 2024.
Know someone who might be interested? Then please share this article.
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International Women's Day
Today is International Women's Day (8 March) and is a global day celebrating the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women.
The theme for International Women's Day 2024 is ‘Inspire Inclusion’.
When we inspire others to understand and value women's inclusion, we forge a better world. When women themselves are inspired to be included, there's a sense of belonging, relevance and empowerment. Collectively, let's forge a more inclusive world for women.
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Free egg-citing activities for children over the Easter Holidays
The Westmorland and Furness Holiday Activities and Food programme is now open for booking and gives eligible children a wide range of free activities to choose over the Easter holidays.
The programme incorporates sporting activities, crafts, egg hunts and much more, to support children and young people to try new things, have fun and improve their wellbeing.
Find out more and book a child’s place on one of the activities. [
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Drug and alcohol awareness workshops
Parents and carers are invited to drug and alcohol awareness workshops by webinar led by drug educators from the drug education charity the Daniel Spargo-Mabbs Foundation.
There will be three dates available as follows:
* Tuesday 12 March from 7 - 8.30pm [
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* Wednesday 20 March from 7 – 8.30pm [
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* Monday 25 March from 7 – 8.30pm [
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After registering, you will receive a confirmation email from the Foundation containing information about joining the webinar.
This workshop provides a great opportunity for you as a parent or carer to become more aware of what issues face your children, and what you can do to help them stay safe. There is also the opportunity to ask confidential questions before the workshop via the online survey link you will receive, and during the workshop itself. Everything is anonymous.
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One in four adopted Cumbrian children placed with LGBT families
Cumbrian LGBTQ+ foster carers and adopters shared their stories this week as new figures show a record 1 in 4 Cumbrian children placed for adoption in the last three years were adopted by LGBTQ+ families.
Cumbria Fostering and Cumbria Adoption celebrated LGBTQ+ Adoption and Fostering Week, organised by national charity New Family Social [
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Foster carers Rosie and Claire and social worker Laura Worthington appeared in this ITV Border report [
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Meanwhile Cumbrian Adoption released new figures [
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Both couples shared how accepting society has become of same-sex foster carers and adopters.
If you’d like to know more about fostering or adoption, visit cumbriafostering.org.uk [
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Cumbrian adopters Amy, left, and Kirstie, with their son 'Archie' [
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The latest job vacancies from Westmorland and Furness Council
Join us! There are currently 71 job opportunities available to apply for now.
To find out more and apply, visit our website [
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