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Flooding in the Dale |
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We had more flooding in Hartsop, Patterdale and Glenridding in November than anyone can remember at any time before. Click here to see the pictures - last updated 04/01/10.
Hartsop Road End 20th November 2009
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Wanted |
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Photographs - old or new - of people, places or events in the area, that would be of interest to others. Details can be found on the Gallery Page
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New Fell Top Assessor |
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The team assessing conditions on Helvellyn has changed, the new assessor is Jason Taylor. In his first week Jason has seen 100 cm snow drifts, avalanche risks, wind chill temperatures plummeting to minus 16C and a summit cornice showing signs of cracking.He and colleague Jon Bennett work alternate weeks over the winter, trekking daily up the Lake District ’s third highest peak to check conditions. A seven-day shift is the equivalent of almost reaching Everest’s summit.They provide the daily reports on Weatherline used by half a million people a year. Jason is a mountain expert with his own guiding company.
He warns that just now only those with full winter equipment and a lot of experience should be venturing out on the fells
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Red Squirrels |
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Our local Red Squirrels
are seriously under threat from Squirrelpox Virus and the invasion of Grey Squirrels. For more detailsClick Here For satellite Mapping of Sightings Click Here
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About your Village Web Site |
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This site is run by 'locals' for 'locals'. It provides information and news relevant to people in the valley. The site is supported by Patterdale Parish Council.
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Plastic Recycling in Glenridding! |
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GOOD NEWS: A Plastic Recycling Unit has now been placed on the usual Recycling Site at the upper end of the Glenridding car park. Please spread the word and also note that it is for plastic bags, bottles etc., but not for cartons
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Get your own web page |
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If you are connected with a local group, team, society, activity etc., or simply have information that others would find interesting, then have your own page on the website. It's FREE and quite easy, just a little of your time whenever you choose and from any computer. | |
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Snow in the Dale |
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First the floods, then the snow... over Christmas/New Year the Dale remained snow covered and freezing, once again please send us any pictures you are happy to share to:
patterdaletoday@googlemail.com
Click here to see the pictures so far - last updated 20/01/10.
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Ullswater
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Skiing on the Fells |
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The snow has also been a boon for skiers on the fells around the Dale -
Click here to see some dramatic pictures
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Skiddaw from Great Dodd
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Church Roof and Tower Appeal |
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We need your urgent support! Why? Because the Church's main roof has reached the end of its life. We can't make do and mend any more. It's going to cost a breathtaking £50,000 to £67,500 plus to strip it down, re-fix it and do other necessary work on the roof. But that's not all - we've got damp in the tower and that's going to cost up to another £7,500 to put right. The good news is that we've already raised a remarkable £55,000 in just a few months through your generosity. But there's still a gap of up to £12,500 to bridge. To find out more and to hear how we're going to close the gap click here Join with us and together we can preserve our lovely church for all our futures.
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Boundary Walk 2009 |
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The annual walk around the parish boundary took place on Saturday 4th July. This year fifty six started at Glencoyne (for the 30 mile walk) and a further twelve started at Kirkstone Top (for the 12 mile section) including the event organiser, Stephen Gorton, now in his eighties (pictured, second from the left.
For more information and photographs click here.
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Patterdale Parish Council |
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The next Parish Council Meeting will be held on :-
Wednesday 17th February 2010
at 7-15 p.m in the Glenridding Public Hall. For further information about the Parish Council please see list on the left. |
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Parish Roadworks
Highways Advance Information. |
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A592 Stybarrow Crag
Provided Kirkstone Pass is not blocked and weather permitting, Cumbria Highways expect the work on Stybarrow Crag (A592) to proceed on Monday and Tuesday 8th and 9th February. This will entail full road closures from 8-45 a.m. - 4-15 p.m. (the school bus is expected to be catered for). Please note that if these days are unsuitable, two alternative dates will be identified within the two weeks commencing 8th February.
Please keep an eye on road signs/or ring Highways Hotline for any subsequent variances.
This work is to enable essential maintenance work on the Crag Face.
For any queries please ring
HIGHWAYS HOTLINE
0845 609 6609 |
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Water Management update |
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Floods at Old Boathouse Corner
20th November 2009
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Further to the recent meetings about flooding/beck breaches etc., in the Parish with the National Trust, LDNPA, Natural England and the Environment Agency, the Parish Council have now received a Proposal for the formation of a small working group to develop a Water Management Plan for the Parish.
It is proposed that this small working group will include representation from all the above agencies and others together with representation from the Parish Council and local people.
Note: Please also click on Water Management at the top of this page for the latest update on the National Trust's water management work.
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Contact the Editors |
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If you have any suggestions or things you would like to see, then please leave a comment in the 'Have your say' section or just e-mail the editors. All of the editors can access the site's dedicated e-mail account |
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