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.
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Cook in Cumbria with Yelly
A very warm welcome awaits at High Chapel House, home of Cook in Cumbria. more...
Cooking with Yelly Being 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.
The Warcop 'campus' 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 Huzzah! 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? This 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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Being 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 
Huzzah! 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 ...
This 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 ...
Once again the gardeners of Kirkby Stephen have done themselves proud. 
It’s business as usual at the Pack Horse Stores as Ann and Duncan have
handed over the reins ...