The informal ‘Save The Pheasant’ group has been busy and would like to share a quick update on what’s happened since the public meeting on 25th March. Update on 16th April After meetings with two different Plunkett advisors we have submitted an application (via Plunkett) to the FCA to formally create our community benefit society,…
The audience at Casterton Village Hall on Wednesday evening were treated to a wonderful evening of storytelling and song. Lucy Stevens, accompanied by pianist Elizabeth Marcus, entertained us with over 20 songs from London variety and revue to hits by Noel Coward and Kurt Weill, all originally sung by Gertrude Lawrence, the 1930’s star of…
Simon Drakeford’s Sketch ‘Norwood Cottage, later Norwood House‘ includes some of the detail of the brief life of Henry (Harry) Cecil Clarke, who died on 11 February 1917, following a night trench raid against the German forces south east of Armentières aged only 21. The Westmorland Gazette has published an online article on a fascinating…
Casterton Village Hall Committee is planning a Casterton Open Gardens event on Sunday 9th June and would love to hear from Casterton residents who would be happy to open their gardens as part of this. Proceeds raised will be split between the Village Hall and the Royal British Legion in recognition of the 80th anniversary…
Following the recent questionnaires sent to all residents asking for views on the future of The Pheasant, there will be a public meeting at Casterton Village Hall at 19:00 on Monday 25th March. Thank you to everyone who completed a questionnaire. All residents are invited to this public meeting which will include: the results of…
You can find out about upcoming events, village news and, of course, read Simon Drakeford’s regular sketches on Casterton history on the village website, but did you know that there is also a Casterton Community Facebook group and a Casterton Community WhatsApp group that you can join? You can join the Facebook group here If…
Casterton has been enhanced as a result of the grants made so far and the trustees would like to encourage residents to come up with ideas for projects with broad community benefit. Residents may wish to approach a trustee in advance of making an application to get an opinion as to whether their idea might…
As part of the “Save The Pheasant” campaign, 21 local householders signed up to apply to Westmorland & Furness Council to have The Pheasant listed as an Asset of Community Value. On 5th February 2024 the council confirmed that the application had been accepted and the pub is now listed on the asset register.
Nominations are sought for three trustees of the Casterton Community Trust. This is because the three years’ term of office of three of the elected trustees (Chris Dodd, Peter Makinson and Gill Sykes) ends in April and they are eligible for re-election. Nomination forms will be delivered to every dwelling in the Parish; can be…
The Parish Council is the first level of local government, and can influence local things for the benefit of the community. It uses its modest funding, collected as part of the Council Tax, to try to resolve matters which concern local residents. The remit is broad, but currently involves commenting on planning applications, bringing pressure…