David Butterworth Chief Executive and Kathryn Beardmore Director of Park Services with the Dales National Park attended the meeting to hear everyone’s views and answer questions about how they work with the business community. They made it very clear that the ‘Yorkshire’ brand would not be imposed if the Dales National Park extends further into Cumbria and that the ‘Westmorland’ or ‘Eden’ identify would be fully recognised and protected by the Park Authority!

Over forty Upper Eden businesses attended a Business Networking Event organised by the Upper Eden Future and Kirkby Stephen Town Forum groups in Kirkby Stephen on Thursday 19 January to discuss how the proposed National Park extension may bring economic opportunities to the area.

Upper Eden Future member Sir Martin Holdgate chaired the event at the King’s Arms in Kirkby Stephen. Speakers were Jack Ellerby of Friends of the Lake District, highlighting evidence that National Park status was good news for business, and Kyle Blue Orton Parish Chairman speaking on behalf of supportive businesses who could see their turnover increase by between 10 and 20%.

Sir Martin Holdgate said “There is no doubt that the proposed five extension areas meet the statutory tests for being in a National Park – outstanding natural beauty and great recreational opportunity. The consultations carried out over the last two years by Natural England have clearly shown that the vast majority of people support the park extensions. Some have perceived however that coming into a National Park would hold back their businesses, so we organised this event for business people to hear the facts for themselves.”

David Butterworth Chief Executive and Kathryn Beardmore Director of Park Services with the Dales National Park attended the meeting to hear everyone’s views and answer questions about how they work with the business community. They made it very clear that the ‘Yorkshire’ brand would not be imposed if the Dales National Park extends further into Cumbria and that the ‘Westmorland’ or ‘Eden’ identify would be fully recognised and protected by the Park Authority.  Settle was quoted as an example of a town on the edge of the National Park that has capitalised on the strong ‘brand’ and from which Kirkby Stephen could learn lessons for its future economic regeneration.

Kyle Blue, Orton Parish Chairman, had carried out a survey of businesses in the Orton and Ravenstonedale area to gauge their views on National Park status. He said:
“The overwhelming majority of businesses, especially those with a visitor customer base, were highly supportive. Many of these businesses are also vital to the social well-being of our local village communities, such as pubs and village shops. They feel that the National Park brand will lift their prospects for growth in a very poor economic climate and create more jobs for local people.”

In conclusion, the meeting urged Cumbria’s County and District politicians to take notice of local businesses views and the growing membership of the Lakes to Dales Business Forum.

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PERFORMANCE AND SUPPER
Children under school age FREE
Primary age children £4.00
Secondary school children and adults £6.00
Family ticket £20. 00
TICKETS AVAILABLE UNTIL MONDAY 5 DECEMBER from the school, members of the Parochial Church Council and Village Hall Committee with proceeds to be split between all three.
We would welcome any donations of raffle prizes – these can be left at school if you wish.
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The opening hours & events at The Butchers Arms, click here to download attached files

• Dec Menu
• Seasonal group booking Xmas Menu
• New Years Eve New Y ear’s Eve 2011 Event

I am sending this out now so you can plan ahead & fill your diary !
If you are planning to pop along for a meal it is advisable to book a table to avoid disappointment.
Kitty, Secretary. LCP.

THE BUTCHERS ARMS
Keith & Bev -Tel 01931 -715722

Chip out Dominoes 3rd, 10th, 17th & 24th Dec at 9pm
Carols Thursday 22nd Dec at 6.30. Proceeds to St Lawrence’s Church.
Mulled wine & mince pies.
Christmas Eve, Santa Visits at 6pm
( if you would like your child to come along please Tel Keith or Bev stating the child’s name & gender by the 10th Dec )
Boxing Day, damson & sloe gin competition at 7pm
( £1 an entry proceeds to pub funds )

A seasonal menu is available in Dec £20 for 3 courses.
Groups of 6 or more.

Christmas opening hours/ food served
Xmas Day 11- 1pm ( bar only )
Boxing Day 6pm / food served 6-9pm (closes at 12)
Tues 27th 12-3pm, 6pm- 11pm Food 12-2pm & 6-9pm
Wed 28 th Closed
Thurs 29th 12-3pm,6pm-11pm Food 12-2pm & 6-9pm
Friday ( same as Thurs )
Saturday 31st, New Years Eve
12-3pm & 6pm -2am Hot Buffet £10 per head at 8.30pm.
There will be music, games & competitions.
Fancy Dress optional. Prize for best dressed man & woman.
All welcome.

New years Day & Jan opening hours.

• Sun 1st Jan 12- 11pm. Food 12-2 & 6-9. Normal Sunday service.
• Mon 2nd Jan 12-3, 6-11 Food 12-2 & 6-9pm
• Tues 3rd Jan closed
• Wed 4th Jan open from 6pm
• Thurs 5th, 6th, 7th & 8th normal opening hours.
• 9th Closed
• 10th Jan closed for staff Xmas party

Good afternoon Councillors,

Just a quick reminder that you and community groups in your wards are all invited to attend the Eden Community Conference, this Saturday, 26 November from 10.30am -2.30pm at Toppin Memorial Hall, Skelton. The event will help launch the Council’s new £230,000 Rural Infrastructure Fund, which seeks to offer kick start funding to communities in outlying areas for sustainable projects.

If you wish to attend please contact Dani Hudson at Action with Communities in Cumbria
Email: danihudson@cumbriaaction.org.uk
Telephone: 01768 869511

Please pass details of the event on to community groups in your area who may be interested, plus the project outline form for ideas that could be supported by the Rural Infrastructure Fund.

Thanks BC.

Eden District Council

Barry Cooper
Communication Officer
Communities Team

<strong>The Butchers Arms</strong>
Santa is coming on Christmas Eve at 6pm!
If you have a child at playgroup, nursery or school that lives in the Parish
under 11yrs old or a customer at the Butchers Arms & have Grandchildren.
Please Contact Keith or Bev on 715722 stating the child’s name & sex, by
the 10th Dec.
To raise funds for Santa there will be a Christmas Hamper Raffle from
the middle of November.
Gifts for the hamper would be welcome, please leave at the pub.
Also to raise money for this event there will be :

• A Chip Out Dominoes on Sat 19th Nov at 9pm.
• Plus a Quiz on Sat 26th Nov at 9pm

A Raffle will be held at both of the above prizes again would be most welcome.

Events for Dec
3rd ,10th, 17th &amp; 24th Dec.  chip out Dominoes at 9pm

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