General news

Thelkeld Extravaganza 2008

Admin — Mon, 10 Mar 2008 08:55:44 +0000

Saturday 2 August 2008 Threlkeld Village Hall from 2.00pm until late.
The village community fun day in support of the Village Hall Revitalisation Fund.

This year it will feature:-

The Grand Tug of War
International Wheelbarrow Race
Sideshows
Bouncy Castle
Megabola and raffle
Competitions
Evening party and pea and pie supper
The famous Threlkeld sleepover
Afternoon Teas and Full Bar

Watch out for more details

All the proceeds are going to the Village Hall Revitalisation Fund.

Calabash Ceilidh Band and Black Dog Blues Band

Admin — Sun, 13 Apr 2008 14:23:18 +0100

May Day folk & blues

The very best in live music to celebrate the start of May.

Sunday 4 May 2008 7.30-11.00pm In aid of the Threlkeld Village Hall Revitalisation Fund

Calabash Ceilidh Band and Black Dog Blues Band

Licensed bar & light snacks (included)

Families welcome. Tickets £5.00Available from any member of the Village Hall Revitalisation Action Group.

Email via the website for more info

Horse Race Night

Admin — Sun, 13 Apr 2008 13:46:35 +0100

Start: 25 Apr 2008 - 19:30

End: 25 Apr 2008 - 23:30

Race night at the cricket sports pavillion.

Friday 25th April at 7:30pm.

Great entertainment, full bar.

Post Office Information

Admin — Mon, 10 Mar 2008 09:06:56 +0000

Opening Times
Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays 9.00am-3.30pm
(except for Bank Holidays and occasionally other
holidays – look out for announcements)

Postal services
Stamps, packets, parcels, recorded delivery, postal orders etc.

Banking services
Cash withdrawals from accounts with several banks eg Barclays, Cooperative, TSB Paying bills via Alliance and Leicester Transcash Giro (some have a fee
to pay, Sue will advise if necessary).

Taking a closer look at Lakeland

Admin — Mon, 10 Mar 2008 08:04:03 +0000

An illustrated talk by Donald Angus (ex National Park Ranger) in Threlkeld public rooms.

Sunday 23rd March at 8pm. All Wellcome.

Admission £3, children £1.

Refreshments will be available.

For more information you can email via the website

Teas & cakes in The Public Rooms - Volunteers needed

Admin — Wed, 06 Feb 2008 13:14:27 +0000

We intend to offer teas for visitors in the Public Room again on Bank Holiday weekends (starting with Easter) and at weekends throughout the summer. This is an important source of funds for Village Hall. However, it depends entirely on volunteers.

Living Well beyond Retirement: Take part in Eden District Council Survey on-line

Admin — Thu, 06 Dec 2007 21:05:42 +0000

Eden District Council has a Scrutiny Committee which investigates the Council's own Services and those of other organisations, and carries out reviews into issues of public concern. One of the jobs is to make sure that the council and other organisations in the District are delivering services people want, and to the standard they expect.

Post Office Christmas opening times

Admin — Thu, 06 Dec 2007 20:28:20 +0000

A Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.

From Sue

Threlkeld Post Office Christmas Opening Times

Promises auction

Admin — Thu, 06 Dec 2007 19:52:55 +0000

This is your chance to pick up real bargain, We have had many generous offers and donations, with more coming in. These will all come under the hammer on 2 April. The auctioneer is MR THOM SEARGEANT, Chief Auctioneer for PF&K. Email to enter a bid on an item via the website (payment method to be arranged).

Children in Need Fundraiser - all day event at the Salutation

Admin — Mon, 12 Nov 2007 17:31:50 +0000

Start: 17 Nov 2007 - 12:00

Pay to play competitions and challenges throughout the day and night including:

Best designed welly competition, judging at 2pm
Guess the baby pictures
Chest waxing
Bring in your pennies
Swear box
Reversing a truck through cones
How many marshmallows can you fit in your mouth
How many cream crackers can you eat in a minute

7pm - Pay to play darts tournament