Grange Town Council
There was a full agenda for the meeting on Monday 14th November and item 9b was the draft budget. The way this works is that the budget must be discussed by Councillors at three separate meetings before a decision is made. This was the first time the budget for 2017/18 was considered and Councillors had two options to look at as a starting point for their discussions. Draft Budget A included an increase of 18p a month per household and Draft Budget B showed an increase of 39p per household. The increase is needed to cover the funding which SLDC are withdrawing from the public toilets and
Victoria Hall over the next few years. Council Leader, Tricia Thomas, asked for a third option, Budget C, to be brought to the next meeting. This will show a greater increase and would enable GTC to do more. Councillors were split on this issue but it will have to be discussed twice further before it is voted on. Elsewhere on the agenda the Contract with Horton Leisure Management was discussed. The company took over the running of the Prom Recreation Ground at Easter and they put forward a five year plan to take the project forward. They said: “Based on the takings and number of customers we have served this year, the increases will make the site viable and profitable, thus being able
Christmas Lights at Trevenna Whether you’ve seen them before or not, they’re always worth a visit and every year there are new ones added. We are, of course, talking about the amazing Christmas lights at Trevenna, home to Jeremy and Mandy Voakes. At the time of going to press, the pair have already spent a good few weeks going about the mammoth task of setting up the displays. Jeremy and Mandy told Grange Now: “There will again be a collection box at the end of the drive with
all donations going to the NSPCC to help children in Cumbria. Last year’s total will take some repeating (£3715) but there are lots of new lights this year so please come along, enjoy and donate. If you haven’t been before, head to Cark from the Cartmel road and turn left as you enter the village- you really can’t miss them! Merry Christmas from us all at Trevenna.” The big switch on will take place at 6pm on Friday 2nd December, and thereafter every evening from 4.30pm to 10pm.
to invest in new stock and employ local staff, which will be good for everyone. I [Horton Leisure] am looking for a 5 year deal to run the site, given the level of investment needed in the site, we need to confirm a long term future with Grange Town Council. The improvements will include re fitting the kiosk, new stock, new signs and possibly the tennis court being painted.” The Council voted to agree and Horton leisure were granted a five year contract. This has to be good news for locals and tourists alike and Grange Now would like to wish them every success with the venture. The next meeting will take place on Monday 12th December at 7pm and everyone is welcome to attend.
Brighter Christmas in Ulverston! Christmas in Ulverston will be extra special this year thanks to new Christmas lights, courtesy of Ulverston BID, backed up by a fantastic programme of family-friendly events. December 10th and 11th there’s a Christmas market in the Coronation Hall with music, food and drink, artisan gifts and crafts, and there’s festive Bingo at the Coro on December 20th. Santa will be in the Market Hall every Saturday, and Sundays December 11th and 18th. Families can win cash following the Santa Trail around the shops, or take time out for the ‘Frozen’ themed roller disco sessions on December 18th at 4.00pm and 6.30pm. With favourite shops, cafes and restaurants and some lively new additions, Christmas shopping in Ulverston has never been easier or more fun!
It’s a wonderful life
The Roxy cinema Ulverston and the Royalty cinema, Bowness-on-Windermere are gearing up for their annual Christmas Eve treat : the 1946 James Stewart classic, ‘It’s a wonderful life’. The film can be seen at 11am at the Roxy and 5pm at the Royalty, each show being preceded by a short compilation of vintage film clips. “It’s become a tradition with us,” said Charles Morris who is proprietor of both cinemas, “And it is becoming more popular with each successive year.” The film tells the tale of George Bailey who has devoted his life
to the people of Bedford Falls, but has a disastrous stroke of bad luck which almost drives him to suicide – until a gentle angel comes down to help him and shows him how much poorer the world would have been without him. “The film has its climax on Christmas Eve when everything turns out alright, and there really could not be a better film to lift the spirits and put you in a good mood for Christmas,” said Mr Morris. Also preparing for the event is Butterfingers café in Grange, which is supplying mince pies for the events.
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CHRISTMAS EVE, 24TH DECEMBER
ROXY CINEMA, ULVERSTON 11.00AM ROYALTY CINEMA, BOWNESS 5.00PM SUPPORTING PROGRAMME OF VINTAGE CLIPS PLUS MINCE PIES.
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