Welcome to LA8
We aim to be the primary source of local information for residents, visitors and those who work here. This website is your chance to have your say, whether it be local events, news or promoting a business.
Kylie Competition - I Should Be So Lucky!
You can win the ultimate dream night out, a 4 star hotel in London and top tickets for the night of your life with Kylie! By entering our Kylie competition now. For full details click on the link on the left or the title above the picture of Kylie
Good Luck!
Police Appeal
Police are appealing for information after a Specialised Allez racing road pedal cycle valued at £500 was stolen from the rear of Churchill's Hotel in Ambleside. Continue
LOCAL BUSINESSES FEEL THE CRUNCH
UK small businesses believe that the current credit crunch and time management are two of the major challenges facing them today... Full story
>>>More form our Business Section
South Lakes traders warned over sale of cigarettes to children
Retailers in south Cumbria are being warned they face prosecution if they do not do more to stop children buying cigarettes from their shops. Full story
Sean kidnaps Jean
As the drama kicks off in Walford, so do the Mitchells. Click
>>Find out what's coming up in your favourite soap
Cumbria Police Make Huge Drugs Seizure
Cumbria Police is reported to have made one of the biggest mainland seizures ever made in the United Kingdom. Full story
Investing during the Credit Crunch
Worried about chosing ways to invest that can survive the credit crunch? Continue
Local people can Walk Wonders with Macmillan Cancer Support
Springtime is the perfect time to pull on the walking boots, get out in fresh air and take part in a local Macmillan Cancer Support Walk Wonder event, powered by npower. More..
Cops4Kids.....
Cumbria Constabulary has launched a brand new Children's website so that youngsters can learn more about how the police work to create safer and stronger local communities. More...
In Case You've Missed Anything!
Here are just some interesting items from your AboutMyArea site
- Re-ignite community spirit in your home town your Local Businesses Need YOU!
- Support some of them through the Year of Food & Farming & Farmers Market
- SPORT - Local Footy Scores & enter the Bobby Moore 5-A-Side football competition and your team could end up playing at Upton Park, home of West Ham FC. Got a team? Then enter now and let AboutMyArea know how you get on! Details here Bobby Moore
- Gardening - It's that time of year again and here are some handy tips on Starting Seeds Indoors, Video presentation . This section will be updated with hand tips and expert advice on a regular basis.
- Check out our brand new Wildlife Watch A new feature which will include photographs and information on wildlife seen around our area. New Questons & Answer section with ecologist & wildlife habitat specialist Lee Penrose.
How YOU can make the most of YOUR community website
GET INVOLVED! Just by joining the site you can comment on existing articles or place classified ads. Perhaps you would like to become a contributor of articles, reviews, photos, advice or anything else that takes your fancy. Click here to apply - it's free, and we'd love to have you on board. It's your community, your website, your voice. Tel: 01539625763
CLUBS & ORGANISATIONS! Do you know a local club, organisation or local charity that would like to have their details and events included? The AboutMyArea calendar lists all events by date and community events can be promoted for FREE, simply send me the details. TEL: 01539625763
LOCAL BUSINESSES! Are you a local business owner and want to get your message across? Reach your local community by advertising with AboutMyArea/LA8 tell them how your business benefits them and supports the local area. We can tailor the right package for your business, everything from a business listing right through to your own SmartSite. We'll even design it for you! Just contact me and together we'll get your message noticed. Tel: 01539625763.
CLASSIFIEDS! Would you like to turn your unwanted items into cash, or are you looking for something in particular? Are you an employer looking to employ someone local, or are you looking for a new job in this area? Would you like to make new friends, or connect with old friends? Why not use the classifieds section? most of it is FREE! TEL: 01539625763
Some Facts For You!
Did you know?... By 2009, the UK will be the first major economy to see advertisers spend more on the internet than on TV ads? Source: Group M, Guardian Unlimited Online
Did you know?... £80 billion of annual consumer spending is either done online or is influenced by the internet. This figure is rising at an estimated 45% year on year. Source: Computeractive
If you own a business in the Kendal, Sedbergh & Surrounding areas we can help you join the internet revolution and achieve the following:
- SIGN UP TO OUR FREE NEWSLETTER -
To keep up to date with "What's Happening" in our area plus the Latest News.
AND FINALLY...
We're new, so please bear with us while we build the site up - it's going to take time to include everything that everyone in the community wants to see here but you can help us, by contributing your own content. Get in touch today!
