This article came from a writer who pulls together a weekly blog on follies and landscape architecture. This week it featured Finsthwaite Tower, which features in our logo and she thought the Parish Council and local residents would be interested to see her article.
There are some other follies, not too far away, on the website which can be accessed through this link www.thefollyflaneuse.com
After our Open events in October, we've been busy with renovation work at Rookhow, helping to make the historic Grade II* 1725 building into a more accessible and sustainable community venue and place of worship. This will include installing an accessible toilet,...
Some hardy villagers in Bouth taking advantage of the beautiful sunny day to erect the village Christmas tree. What a lovely sight and a fitting way to celebrate the end of the latest storms! Merry Christmas to you and yours across Colton Parish and, if you feel...
Green Sparks News Attached is the Newsletter that has been sent out to people who came along to and/or showed an interest in the Green Sparks event we held in September. It highlights the issues that local people told us were important regarding sustainability, caring...
An update from SLDC Dear all Town and Parish Councils in South Lakeland, Please find attached the newsletter from South Lakeland District Council’s Locality Team which includes: Tesco Community Grants – charities and communities can bid for up to £1,500 Litter Picking...
ROOKHOW NEWS AND EVENTS A busy Summer at Rookhow with lots of bunkbarn guests, regular volunteer work parties and ongoing renovation work. Thanks to a grant from Historic England, the chimney has been rebuilt and more of the stone floors in the Meeting House have been...