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Yahoo
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Kirkby Lonsdale students celebrate 'record-breaking' A-level results
Sixth form students at Queen Elizabeth School and Queen Elizabeth Studio School in Kirkby Lonsdale are celebrating 'record-breaking' A-level results. A total of 113 students from the two schools achieved what the school described as an "extraordinary milestone" in this year's results. Nearly half of all grades were a B or higher, and 80 per cent of results were a C or above. Students found success in a range of fields (Image: Supplied) David Waugh, executive headteacher, said: "We are incredibly proud of all our students, whose exceptional results are a direct reflection of their commitment and the dedication of our staff and their families. "Witnessing these remarkable achievements is truly inspiring, and we are excited for the opportunities that await each of them. "The Class of 2025 has set a record-breaking high standard, and these results mark the beginning of their next journey. A student with her A-Level results (Image: Supplied) "We wish them all the very best in their futures." Among the top performers was Thomas Jackson, who achieved four A* grades and will study engineering at Pembroke College, Oxford. Matthew Moses earned three A* grades and will go on to study economics, finance, and data science at Imperial College London. Amber Storry secured A*AB and will study electrical and mechanical engineering at the University of Edinburgh, while Ellie Welbank achieved A*AA and will read law at the University of Edinburgh. 'The Class of 2025 has set a record-breaking high standard' (Image: Supplied) Students also found success in creative fields. Lola Barker will study acting at York St John University, Lily Timmis will pursue costume design at the University of Salford, and Phoebe Lunn will study animation at the University of Central Lancashire. The school also celebrated students choosing to pursue careers in education. Alice Chee will study education at Bath Spa University, and Rebekah Clarke will continue her studies in education at the University of York. Ms Turner, director of sixth form, said: "We're proud to send students into diverse fields, and it's exciting to see so many pursuing careers in creative industries." Future entrepreneurs were also recognised in this year's cohort. Liv Wozny and Georgina Simpson are both preparing to launch their own businesses—Liv in sport and personal training, and Georgina in photography. The school said it had "no doubt" that these students would become future "Dragons of the Den." A spokesman for the school said: "As the Class of 2025 prepares to embark on their exciting journeys, we congratulate them on their outstanding achievements and wish them continued success in all their future endeavours."
Yahoo
26-07-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Residents demand answers over ongoing footpath closure at beauty spot
Residents came together at a council meeting to air their frustrations at the ongoing closure of a footpath to a beauty spot. Kirkby Lonsdale residents turned out in large numbers at the town council meeting to hear from councillors and local MPs about plans for the footpath which has been closed for almost four years. Notice was given in November 2021 that the 140m stretch of the public footpath at Ruskin's View would be closed for repairs after a landslip left the path dangerous to the public. Residents were told last month that the footpath would not be reopened as originally planned with the new target date in November 2025. A resident present at the meeting said: 'There is extreme dissatisfaction despite continuing expenditure that the footpath across the Brow remains closed. 'I volunteered to give advice to the Town Council since retiring from a career in management on construction and civil engineering projects. I was invited to become a member of the Town Council Technical Team which is headed by a consultant with no professional qualifications. Unfortunately, due to a constant conflict of opinions, I resigned.' Residents were told that the date for reopening relies on the insertion of boreholes to register movement in the ground - the exact cost of which is unclear with amounts of up to £250,000 quoted during this month's meeting. Read more Dentdale: MP meets with family of sick child hit by road closure Arnside: Silverdale Road closed for 21 days due to burst water main Lake District litter warning after toddler needed stitches Malcolm Perrin, health and safety consultant and head of the town council technical team, set out targets for a longer term plan to prevent further erosion of the river bank, a project that the council estimate will cost £2million. Mr Perrin said: "Our primary goal is to reopen the remaining section of The Brow footpath as soon as possible, building on last year's success when we reopened the first part up to the initial Ruskin's View platform. "For over a year now, we've published monthly Technical Reports on the KLTC website, detailing progress and associated costs. These are available for public review." Concerns were raised about the presence of Japanese knotweed on adjacent land that would need to be accessed for the works to be carried out with residents worried about impact to the water safety on this site. "Both Japanese Knotweed and Himalayan Balsam pose a risk of spreading via foot traffic from the River Lune into residential areas," said Mr Perrin. "As part of our duty of care, we're proposing to install a single fence panel to block the narrow track and guide pedestrians around the affected area, rather than through it. "Additionally, I've observed signs of pollution along the river walk between Kirkby Lonsdale and Devil's Bridge since April this year. I've been documenting these findings and have reported the matter to the Environment Agency." The footpath closure will be discussed further at the the next town council meeting on Wednesday, August 20.
Yahoo
19-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Artists to discuss book-length collaboration Wild Folk at special event
Two artists will make an appearance in Kirkby Lonsdale to discuss their new book-length collaboration. Author and artist Jackie Morris, and stained glass artist and illustrator Tamsin Abbott, will be at St Mary's Church on Friday, August 8, to discuss their new book Wild Folk - a collection of illustrated tales featuring such creatures as selkies, silver trout, and the black fox. Valerie Laycock, owner of The Book Lounge and organiser of the event, said: "We're delighted to welcome both Jackie and Tamsin to Kirkby Lonsdale for this truly special event. "We've long been fans of their work, which is not only inspired by the nature of the world around them, but the world of myths, fairytales, and our ancient connections to the landscape." Morris has written and illustrated more than 70 books, including The Snow Leopard, Tell Me a Dragon, and The Unwinding. Morris's works include The Snow Leopard, The Ice Bear, Song of the Golden Hare, and Tell Me a Dragon, as well as the 2017 collaboration with Robert Macfarlane, The Lost Words (Image: Seven Fables) The Lost Words, her 2017 collaboration with Robert Macfarlane, aimed to reintroduce nature-based words into children's vocabulary, and was praised as a "cultural phenomenon" and an "instant classic." Abbott, a stained glass artist based in Herefordshire, draws inspiration from the British landscape, folklore, and fairytale. Her work is created using mostly glass from the last remaining manufacturer of mouth-blown sheet glass in the United Kingdom. She is a member of the British Society of Master Glass Painters, and has exhibited at the Museum of British Folklore, the Museum of Witchcraft and Magic, and numerous other UK galleries. Abbott's work is inspired by the orchards, hills, woods, plants, birds, and animals that grow and live around her Herefordshire home (Image: Seven Fables) Morris said: "It is very special to be able to bring Wild Folk to Cumbria, a county of such stunning nature as well as a rich tapestry of folklore." Abbott said: "This book is born out of friendship and faith; a conviction that we could make something very special together born out of trust, excitement, and a little madness." Tickets are available at
Daily Mail
04-06-2025
- Lifestyle
- Daily Mail
Travellers start the party early: Gypsies race wagons down tiny village streets, wash their horses in the river and make last-minute preparations ahead of Appleby Fair
Gypsies raced their wagons down tiny streets and washed their horses in the river as they made last minute preparations ahead of the Appleby Fair tomorrow. Locals in Appleby-in-Westmorland, Cumbria, have been bracing themselves for chaos as thousands of travellers from across Europe flocked to the town ahead of the six-day event. In footage posted on social media, a line of Gypsies on horse-drawn carriages are seen galloping down a road causing traffic to come to a snail's pace. In a video titled 'Appleby 2025 so far', a toddler is seen being held by his mother on the back of a horse. Gypsies have also been washing their horses in the River Eden as part of a long-held tradition to prepare them for sale and to cool them off. The fair, which attracts crowds of up to 10,000, will feature horse riding, horse trading, traditional music, dance performances and shopping stalls. The 250-year-old fair billed as the largest traditional gathering of the community in Europe. A special police task force has so far dealt with offences of burglary, criminal damage, racist abuse, knife crime and faced a torrent of criticism after finding it necessary to handcuff a 10-year-old boy. The surge in crime around quaint Kirkby Lonsdale in Cumbria is causing anxiety among locals because the fair isn't even due to start until Thursday. So far local sporting venue, Kirkby Lonsdale Cricket club, has seen its pavilion smashed up, as no windows remain in the wooden structure. There has been petty vandalism at a campsite and a knife waved during a confrontation between locals and traveller children. All the complaints have led the police to the makeshift camp in a layby at the town's Devil's Bridge where dozens of caravans have congregated ahead of the fair in Appleby, which is 40 miles away. A field has been handed over by the town for the gypsies to graze their horses as a safety measure to make sure they aren't causing a hazard tethered on roadside verges. Locals said they have never seen so many Gypsy, Roma and Traveller (GRT) people descend on the town so early. And that may well be down to the successful clampdown in nearby Kirkby Stephen in Cumbria's Eden Valley. For years the town was the focus of the pre-fair gathering but in the recent past locals have fought back, closing down services and pubs and shutting off the places where travellers would usually set up camp. One Kirkby Lonsdale local told MailOnline: 'They seem to have descended on us this year and have come earlier and in bigger numbers than we have seen before. 'There have been problems caused by gypsy children in the town centre and closer to the camp they have set up in a layby.' Cumbria Police has warned motorists to expect slow-moving traffic in the next two weeks because of the Appleby Fair. Detective Superintendent Dan St Quintin of Cumbria Police – Police Gold Commander for Appleby Horse Fair – said: 'Public safety is our number one priority for Appleby Horse Fair which is why we are encouraging all road users to be cautious and vigilant on the roads. 'Drivers need to be aware that the likelihood that they encounter slow-moving traffic is high so please pay extra attention when travelling around the county. 'I ask people to pay particular attention when driving on the A66, where there is the potential for fast-moving traffic to encounter slow-moving, potentially horse-drawn, vehicles. 'Please take extra care, be patient and plan ahead and set off early. Let's make sure everyone reaches their destination safely.'
Daily Mail
02-06-2025
- Lifestyle
- Daily Mail
Thousands of travellers descend on Appleby Horse Fair with gypsy wagons, trailer trucks and caravans sparking traffic chaos and clogging up roads
Thousands of travellers have descended on a village in Cumbria in their horse-drawn wagons ahead of the annual Appleby Hose Fair. The six-day event, which takes place every year, sees as many as 10,000 people flock to Appleby, Westmorland, for a fair featuring horse riding, horse trading, traditional music, dance performances and shopping stalls. The major event will commence on Thursday, June 5 this year, although many have already sparked traffic chaos and clogged up roads in a bid to arrive before thousands of others. Videos posted by travellers on social media show people flocking to the area with their horses, slowly moving along country lanes. Meanwhile, other footage shows row upon row of caravans parked along grass verges as travellers race for the good spots ahead of kick off on Thursday. One person uploaded a video captioned 'not long now Appleby', showing their journey through a stretch of parked-up mobile homes. Another video titled 'why be sad when it's Appleby this week' shows carriage after carriage running along the road. A special police task force has so far dealt with offences of burglary, criminal damage, racist abuse, knife crime and faced a torrent of criticism after finding it necessary to handcuff a 10-year-old boy. The surge in crime around quaint Kirkby Lonsdale in Cumbria is causing anxiety among locals because the fair isn't even due to start until Thursday. So far local sporting venue, Kirkby Lonsdale Cricket club, has seen its pavilion smashed up, as no windows remain in the wooden structure. There has been petty vandalism at a campsite and a knife waved during a confrontation between locals and traveller children. All the complaints have led the police to the makeshift camp in a layby at the town's Devil's Bridge where dozens of caravans have congregated ahead of the fair in Appleby, which is 40 miles away. A field has been handed over by the town for the gypsies to graze their horses as a safety measure to make sure they aren't causing a hazard tethered on roadside verges. Locals said they have never seen so many Gypsy, Roma and Traveller (GRT) people descend on the town so early. And that may well be down to the successful clampdown in nearby Kirkby Stephen in Cumbria's Eden Valley. For years the town was the focus of the pre-fair gathering but in the recent past locals have fought back, closing down services and pubs and shutting off the places where travellers would usually set up camp. One Kirkby Lonsdale local told MailOnline: 'They seem to have descended on us this year and have come earlier and in bigger numbers than we have seen before. 'There have been problems caused by gypsy children in the town centre and closer to the camp they have set up in a layby.'
