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On Saturday 17th December, would like to say a huge thank We intend these columns to contain information and news Cartmel Young Farmers intend you to Lakeland Landrover, which our readers will enjoy and are not intended as to pull a sledge, full of presents, who are providing a support advertisements for products and services. from Flookburgh Square to vehicle for the day and to NFU the children’s ward at Furness Mutual, Premier at Cartmel and General Hospital in Barrow. Flookburgh, Armer’s John Deere Possible subject areas include: at Greenodd and Grange Now, If you would like to help, please Homes & Gardens Food Business all of whom are supporting the could you donate a present, event by being collection points Fashion & Beauty Lifestyle & Hobbies Sport wrapped or in a gift bag, and for the gifts. 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They Grange - NEXT DEADLINE 13 DECEMBER - 2 Imperial House, Main Street, Grange-over-Sands LA11 6DP New hope for Grange Lido [email protected] 015395 35453 South Lakeland District Council community to develop viable and (SLDC) has announced that it sustainable options for the site, has commissioned Commercial within the confines of what is property experts Lambert Smith STAY SAFE & ENJOY possible at a listed premises.” DARK WINTER Hampton (LSH) to undertake a Ruth Leahy, Project Officer for NIGHTS WITH A study and provide a list of viable RANGE OF LIGHT UP Economic Development at SLDC, COLLARS, LEADS & uses for the lido. It has long TOYS IN STORE NOW HUGE told Grange Now: “This options since been agreed that the lido RANGE appraisal does not seek to will never reopen as pool and OF WILD BIRD replicate work already undertaken FOOD, TREATS SLDC say they are keen to find a AND FEEDERS new use for the iconic building. but instead will seek to find a definitive way forward on the LSH will investigate options which Grade 2 Listed Building so it can Food & accessories are compatible with a Grade 2 listed DOG GROOMING be accessed and used by the Small animals & building. Simon Turner, director of residents and visitors of Grange- birds in stock SERVICE Planning and Consultancy at LSH, over-Sands”. said of the study: “The council’s Free local delivery & Professional & Friendly earlier consultations showed that The first step in the consultation carry to car service Free local collection & 91% of respondents supported process will a visit to the Lido Small animal & bird delivery available the principle of restoration and with key stakeholders to provide sitting service Qualified & fully insured development of the lido site and an opportunity for those involved Raw dog food diet Members of the pet industry federation more than three quarters of those to suggest ideas and options for now in stock & British dog grooming association asked considered the lido to be an consideration.