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Levens features in newly released ‘Hidden Walks: South Lakeland’ from Carnegie Publishing
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Levens features in newly released ‘Hidden Walks: South Lakeland’ from Carnegie Publishing

Calling all ramblers, hikers, and lowland explorers! You can now freshly test your knowledge of South Lakeland on foot by picking up a copy this 256-page paperback by author Bern Marshall, released just a couple of months ago. If you need a little inspiration to try out a new walk (or 36), this book, which includes 100 illustrations, may be the ideal companion.

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Levens Community Project - Summer 2024 update
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Levens Community Project - Summer 2024 update

In the previous issue, the project was pleased to report that it had issued invitations to tender to several building contractors for the construction phase for the new village hall and the affordable houses. That process has gone well and each of the five contractors approached has submitted quotes for consideration.

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Levens Playing Fields fundraising efforts are off to a £73,000+ flying start
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Levens Playing Fields fundraising efforts are off to a £73,000+ flying start

In May, an incredible £600 was raised for the Levens Playing Fields courts revamp project by Levens Arts and Film Society at a concert. This comes on the back of news unveiled on 15th May 2024 that an incredible £20,000 grant from the National Lottery Community Fund towards the renovation of their tarmac courts has been received.

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Coronation Community Orchard
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Coronation Community Orchard

In late April 2024, Levens Jubilee (Coronation) Orchard project was awarded £4,500 from the Westmorland & Furness, Coronation Community Orchard Fund.

Work towards levelling the site on Underhill next to the affordable homes plot and preparing for seeding, planting fruit trees with appropriate tree supports and guards should start quite soon.

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20mph speed limit? The latest from Levens Parish Council
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20mph speed limit? The latest from Levens Parish Council

On 15th February 2024 Levens Parish formally submitted its request and application to be considered for the next stage of the W & F 20mph scheme.

Late in 2023 Westmorland and Furness Council (W&FC) launched a scheme to enable local communities to apply for 20-mph zones on roads in suitable locations. The focal point for the scheme is the local Parish Council which must pass a resolution expressing interest in the scheme.

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