The audience at Casterton Village Hall on Wednesday evening was treated to a wonderful evening of “all things harp”. The Harps North West Ensemble of seven harp players performed a selection of pieces ranging from waltzes and reels to traditional Manx folk music. We learned about the history of the harp, the many different methods…
A group of 13 people enjoyed a sociable walk to Barbon and back on Wednesday 25th February. Many thanks to Carol for the delicious home-baked brownies and to all for the company; and the rain held off until the walk had finished. There are plans to have regular social walks, possibly once a month. Details…
The Pheasant re-opens from noon on Wed 18th. Why not pop along to see what’s been done with the refurbishment over the last few weeks? Following that, the new owners — Matthew and Lauren — have invited all locals to have a drink with them on Friday 20th from 5pm onwards. Then on Sat 21st…
The Parish Council has been in discussion with WFC about the road safety hazard caused by road users cutting the corner at the Gate Heads Brow/Wandales Lane junction. W&F Council determined that no action was justified at the junction, since there is no history of accidents or incidents. If a body of evidence can be…
Thank you so much to everyone who attended the beetle drive in Casterton Village Hall on Friday evening. Prizes were presented to the under-18 winner, Logan Kendall and over-18 winner, Annette Hayward. Everyone left the hall with a smile on their faces. The next events coming up in the Village Hall are: An evening of…
Saturday 17th January saw the inaugural walk of the Casterton social walking group. Ten walkers and two dogs enjoyed a very sociable walk up Brownthwaite with much chat and delicious flapjacks. There are plans to have regular social walks, possibly once a month. Details will be posted on this website. There is also a WhatsApp…
Ridding’s Wood footpath cleared of fallen trees Three fallen trees have been blocking the popular footpath through Ridding’s Wood for a long time because the landowner had not dealt with them. They have caused distress and inconvenience to walkers because two of the three were more or less impossible to walk around. Two rangers from…
South Lakes Cross Country Trials A message from Sedbergh Prep at Casterton. Please be aware that Sedbergh Prep is hosting the South Lakes Cross Country Trials on Wednesday 14th January. Competitors will start arriving from circa 12.30pm. We have staff on duty for car parking and marshalling, but please accept our apologies for any inconvenience…
Temporary road closure A temporary road closure has been put in place to allow Broadband for the Rural North Limited to carry out utility works which are expected to commence 19th January 2026 and anticipated to take 5 days to complete. See location plan The relevant legal notice can be viewed here Location: U5395 Gateheads Brow, High Casterton, from…
Upcoming works on the M6 Works are scheduled to start on 17th November 2025 and finish by 27th March 2026 and will be completed in three phases The project aims to alleviate flooding on the northbound entry slip and southbound exit slip at M6 Junction 36. Phase 1 – Central Reservation Works: from Monday 17th…