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Kirkby Stephen - Village of the Year!

During early summer 2008, Mike Walker was asked by one of our local councillors if he would compile a Kirkby Stephen entry for the Calor Cumbria Village of the Year competition. With the help of the Clerk and the Publicity Officer of the Town Forum, they eventually developed an entry, which proved to be hugely impressive. more...

Walkers are more than welcome

Messages of congratulations have been pouring in as Kirkby Stephen Walkers are Welcome steering group announce that Kirkby Stephen has been awarded Walkers are Welcome status by the WaW Towns Network Committee and have been commended for their application.  more ...

Cook in Cumbria with Yelly

A very warm welcome awaits at High Chapel House, home of Cook in Cumbria. more...


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Cooking with Yelly
ImageBeing able to cook a good meal is one of the most welcome skills anyone could have. Don't you just envy those people who can glance into an almost empty cupboard and somehow produce a meal fit for a queen 25 minutes later? You could be one of them, Ravenstonedale's Yelly de Jong runs a smashing cooking school from her brilliantly equipped kitchen at High Chapel House. See Ann Sandell's report of her visit to Yelly's school.

 


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Thanks KSGS students!
The year eight students at the Grammar School helped start KSO's guide to the clubs and groups in the area. Working on an ICT project with teacher Mike Sunderland, they put together some excellent stories. As well as posting edited versions in our regular list of clubs and groups. all the articles are presented in their original form here.
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The Warcop 'campus'
Joyce Keetley It seems only yesterday that Warcop's revamped Red Squirrels nursery opened up, but things have moved on fast. There's a handy and fun pre- and after school club on site now, and the primary school goes from strength to strength. Watch this slideshow with chair of the governors Joyce Keetley to remember how the new era began ...
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A free ticket to adventure
Kendal bus in KirkbyHuzzah! For some of us of a certain age bus travel is now free. Ann Sandell has the lowdown on some choice local destinations. In fact they're so good it's even worth buying a ticket if you're young enough to need one ...
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Going out for a meal tonight?
Man eatingThis is an interesting little feature that's bound to keep you amused for a few moments. Ever wondered how the place you've chosen to go for that celebration meal rated in its last hygiene inspection? Here's some local results ...
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Another successful Garden Trail

lamp in garden Once again the gardeners of Kirkby Stephen have done themselves proud. Click here for a picture ...
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Kirkby Stephen In Bloom update
Most of the town was planted up on Wednesday 4th June and the sun shone for them, which is always ...
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Family support - can you help?

Do you enjoy being with families and children? Would you like to pass on the benefit of your own ...
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Kirkby Stephen Online

This is a new website, here to serve one of the Eden Valley's finest towns.
The site is under con...
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There's no place like home

Author Charlie Emett was born and bred in Kirkby Stephen and is extremely proud of his Cumbrian ro...
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Pack Horse news
adrian rogan in his shopIt’s business as usual at the Pack Horse Stores as Ann and Duncan have handed over the reins ...
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