The project will make use of the post-industrial factory space, formerly the Goodacres carpet factory, five minutes' walk from the centre of Kendal. The premises is currently being restored by Mealbank Estates. The Yarn Rooms aims to provide affordable space for local creative artists - a place where designers, artists, sculptors, photographers, film-makers and others can meet, work, participate, learn and relax.
Armed forces personnel, both past and present, across the UK are being offered support by a service that helps to give members of the forces community discounts in high street stores. South Lakes MP Tim Farron is urging businesses to sign up, and is urging past and present personnel to join.
Cumbrian MP Tim Farron has expressed his delight at the news that the county will receive over £8 million for more school places.
South Lakes MP Tim Farron has congratulated pupils, parents and teachers as national league tables found Cartmel C of E primary be the sixth best in the country.
South Lakes MP Tim Farron has welcomed the government announcement of a further increase in pupil premium funding.
Tim recently worked with volunteers in the hospice's shop in Kendal to clean furniture to make it suitable for sale. St. John's Hospice has nine charity shops in the Lancaster, Morecambe and Kendal areas. Their shops not only provide vital income to the hospice, but also allow them to have a presence in the community that supports it.
