New Cumbria Emergency Support Line

 

Providing emergency support service for people at high risk of becoming seriously ill, as a result of COVID-19, and who do not have support available from friends, family or neighbours.

The Emergency telephone support line is 0800 783 1966.

Or you can email your request for help to COVID19support@cumbria.gov.uk.

The telephone 'call' centre will operate Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm and 10am to 2pm at weekends. The service will also accepts referrals from members of the public who may be concerned about people in their community

Link to more information: Emergency Support Line

 

Coronovirus business support grants

 

Applications open, click link for details: Coronovirus

business support grants

 

Tim Farron Surgeries

Now available by phone, call 01539 723403 for an appointment.

 

Local, District & County updates:

 

Local services - amended hours
Flookburgh Pharmacy 9 am to 12.15 pm and 1.30 to 4 pm (Monday to Friday), 9 am to 1 pm (Saturday).
Flookburgh Post Office 9.30 am to 4.30 pm (Monday to Friday).
Cockles 8 am to 6 pm (Monday, Friday, Saturday) 9 am to 6 pm (Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday) 9 am to 3 pm (Sunday).
The Cabin 7.30 am to 6 pm (Monday to Thursday), 8 am to 6 pm (Saturday), 8.30 am to 1.30 pm (Sunday)
Grange Post Office 12 noon to 4 pm (Monday to Friday)

 

Need Hearing Aid Batteries?

Contact Cumbria Audiology on 01229 870870

 

Flookburgh Community Playground

The Playground will be closed until further notice following the Government Announcement of 23rd March 2020.

 

Lower Holker WhatsApp group

A new group has been set up for residents to join. Flyers will be distributed to all homes in the next day or so. Further details below.

One of our Parish Councillors can provide telephone advice/support on claiming benefits. Contact the Clerk by messaging, phone or email for details.

 

Local Suppliers who can deliver

 

Click here for link to list.  Send any updates for this list to gapconnections2020@gmail.com

 

Lower Holker Village Hall - closed to the public

 

Lower Holker Village Hall is now closed to the public. The outer door will remain open to allow access to the defibrillator if required.

Coronavirus

The latest Government advice and guidance is available on the following link: Coronavirus (COVID-19): UK government response

Grass Cutting Tender 2020

The Parish Council invites submission of tenders to undertake grass cutting in the Parish.  Documents are available in Word & PDF Format, either to download or on request from the Parish Clerk.  The closing date for submission of tenders is 23 March 2020. 

England Coast Path

The proposed route of this path has been published, details at:

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/england-coast-path-from-silecroft-to-silverdale-comment-on-proposals

Lloyds Bank Closure

The Lloyds Bank branch in Grange closed on 19th August 2019.  A mobile Lloyds Bank branch is available at Windermere Road Car Park in Grange once a week on a Wednesday from 10.30 am to 12 noon and 12.45 to 2.45 pm.

Public Watering Place Charity

·    The Charity is over 200 years old and provides grants to benefit residents and organisations in Lower Holker Parish (ie most of Cark, all of Flookburgh, Holker & Ravenstown). 

·    Students in post 16 education or training can apply each year they are studying/training.  Local organisations can apply for grants towards equipment or services that will benefit residents.  Individuals can apply for grants towards essential equipment or services that they are unable to otherwise fund. 

·    Applications can be submitted by email or delivered or posted to the Clerk and will be considered at the next Charity meeting, or annually in November for Student applications.  The Grant Application Form is available to download in Word or PDF format or a printed copy is available from the Clerk to the Trustees (Parish Clerk). 

Herbert Protocol

The Herbert Protocol is a national scheme adopted by Cumbria Constabulary and other police services across the country.

It encourages carers, families, friends or neighbours, to hold information about the person with dementia that can help the police find them if they do go missing.

Click link for more information and to download leaflet and form or collect printed copies from Flookburgh Village Hall

Lower Holker Community Emergency Plan

Lower Holker Parish Council has prepared a Community Emergency Plan, the current (2019) version is available on this link: Community Emergency Plan