Welcome to Penrith and the surrounding areas newest community website.
- Much More Than Just Books Published: 04-10-2008 21:50
- Talent For Lazonby Published: 03-10-2008 21:41
- Snails Pace Competition Published: 03-10-2008 21:15
50 years for Paddington Bear
See the rather sticky details of the party to be held in Penrith Library here
Childrens Lego Competition
The competition, which is being run through the new ‘Cops4Kids' section of the Cumbria Constabulary website, is open to children aged between five and ten-years-old and living in Cumbria. Entrants are asked to complete a series of multiple choice questions about Cumbria Police with all the answers contained within the ‘Cops4Kids' section.
Follow this link for your chance to win,
Appleby Horse Fair 5th to 8th, June
See further details of a new down loadable map launched to help visitors and local residents.
New measures taken to help make Appleby Horse Fair safer for everyone.
Click here for other local news items
Bonus for Bookworms, DVD watchers and CD fans
A new library loyalty card is being rolled out in June for any adult library card holders,
who can pick up a card from their local library. There could be a bonus every time they visit the library.
Find out how you could benefit here.
Kylie Competition - Are you the lucky one!
Your chance to win the ultimate dream night out - is right here, a 4 star hotel in London and top tickets for the night of your life with Kylie! By entering AboutMyArea's Kylie competition now. For full details of how to enter click on the link on the left or the title above or the picture of Kylie.
Good Luck!
It's Time for some Positive Thoughts while Travelling
"SWYCHI YOUR THOUGHTS" - Caroline Brier's "Positive Affirmations" CD, is one you can keep with you and play it whilst you travel to help keep you positive and calm. There are specific tracks for travelling and flying! Caroline is already receiving great feedback about the CD - Heres' what some listners say: "I felt a difference after just a week of listening", "I surprised myself by having a positive reaction to something I used to react negatively too" and "The whole family listens to it to go to sleep - we love it"!!
Click here and you will see there's more, so take a look at the SWYCHI website and see.
Cumbria Police Make Huge Drugs Seizure
Six men have been arrested after the haul was discovered when two vehicles were searched at a UK port.
For the full story use this link Read more recent News here
SUCCESSFUL PEATLAND RESTORATION
Almost 60 kilometres of this work was completed in County Durham which has over 4000 kilometres of grips that were cut into the peat over the past 50 years.
Read about the success here.
FREE Fire Safety Checks and Smoke Detectors
Penrith Firefighters are helping make your home safer and the service is FREE. More here.
LOCAL POST OFFICES UNDER THREAT
Local Community Post Offices under threat, you can contact the Post Office from here or call the customer helpline on 08457 22 33 44. Your views must be received by Tuesday 27th, May. Follow this link to futher information.
Now that British summertime finally kicked in, Cumbria Constabulary is urging communities across the county to enjoy the lighter nights responsibly and respect those around them. The message is simple: "The only person that can start the cycle of Respect Is You." So check out the RESPECT messages on the Local News Page.
It's Time for a Break
Take a Break and follow this link to "Coffee Break" the place for your Daily Brain Workout with Sudoku and Crosswords
It's Time for Some Therapy
Take a look at some recent opportunities to improve your Health and Wellbeing. Visit the Health Section in For Your Home and read articles about regaining your CONFIDENCE, dealing and helping with PAIN relief as well as Community Wellness Clubs and products for your general WELLBEING.
The Classified Section now permits you to input your own details of the items you wish to SELL< BUY> EXCHANGE.
Why not wish someone a HAPPY BIRTHDAY and it is all currently free.
As the site develops over the next few months you find it informative and ask you to forward this web address on to your friends and colleagues. About My Area really can help you know what is happening locally and has a proven track record with nearly 300 sites nation wide. About My Area is For The Community with information By The Community.
Hours 4 Ours" the community project scheme being undertaken by About My Area nationwide. Further details here or contact the site editor if you have a project in mind. Email here or telephone 01768 898943
John C Lowrey
Site Editor
Wetheral Cottage
Great Salkeld
PENRITH
CA11 9NA
Tel: 01768 898943
Email: johnlowrey@aboutmyarea.co.uk
