Sophie's Dog Care (advert)
A very useful local service for local dog owners... dog walking when you can't do it yourself. Contact Sophie for more information.
Kirstie Pelling's new book is out - The Happiness Project
Kirstie Pelling's second novel, hot off the press: "The Happiness Project" is now available on Amazon, in paperback and Kindle format. Kirstie's first novel was such a good read that we have no hesitation in recommending this one - why not add it to your Christmas present list, or treat a friend to a copy?
Local author: Kirstie Pelling's debut novel published
We love reading books and finding new authors to talk about, and when it's someone we know from our village it's even better!
So can we introduce you to Kirstie Pelling's new novel, hot off the press: "Life's a Catastrophe".
It's funny, it's romantic, it has cats, and it's a will they... won't they... sort of tale (or should that be tail?!)
Highly recommended debut novel, and we look forward to reading more from Kirstie.
P.S. Villagers with long memories may recall her amusing articles for Burton News too.
Morecambe Bay Food Bank collections in Burton
I'm really pleased to be able to say that we are now a collection point for Morecambe Bay Foodbank!
Morecambe Bay Foodbank will accept all donations but are especially keen to have:
Tins of: beans; meat(s); fruits; vegetables; fish; soup; tomatoes; rice pudding
Bottles of: squash; juice (esp. orange); jam; pasta sauce
Packets of: pasta; sugar; cereal; teabags; instant noodles; instant rice; biscuits; custard; instant mash
If anyone in Burton would like to donate to the food bank but cannot get to a collection box please message us and we'll arrange for a pick up from you by a member of the team, or if you prefer you can donate money directly to the food bank via this link, and thank you for all of your support so far.
Coronavirus: Help & Support for Self-Isolating Residents
Help is available for those needing support or assistance during the current Coronavirus / COVID-19 emergency.
Pickleball in Burton
The new Burton Pickleball group will be playing at Burton Memorial Hall every Monday morning from 10am-12 noon, and from 7.45pm-8.45pm on Monday evenings. Open to everyone, no equipment or experience needed, just pop along and play!
Warm Welcome Wednesdays
Starting from Wednesday 9th November the Memorial Hall in the village are hosting Warm Welcome Wednesdays in the Reception Room at the hall. These sessions are open to everyone who wants to pop along and enjoy a cuppa, have a chat, play a game, do a jigsaw, sit and knit, read a book, whatever you want to do... in comfortable warm surroundings. They are also offering a hot lunch at 1pm, no booking needed. If you'd like to come along and relax please do. You can also bring along your laptop or tablet and access the internet via the hall's free wifi (tech support on site), or charge your tablet or mobile phone up, if you'd like to do so. Also, if you'd like to volunteer to help with making hot drinks and washing up you'll be very welcome! There is also a jigsaw library if you want to borrow a puzzle to do at home.
Burton author, Alan Hubbard, publishes book
We've known Alan Hubbard for a long time, he's a near neighbour of ours, so when we heard that he has written his life story, "I'm Alan Hubbard, who are you?" we felt he deserves a mention on BurtonWeb News. The book is a chunky tome: some 337 pages, and is peppered with an assortment of colour and black and white photographs illustrating Alan's life.
Food Delivery Services
Burton Village Store
We are extremely fortunate to have Burton Village Store which carries most essentials you might need quickly. If you want to check if they have something in stock call them on 01524 781828.
If you can’t get to the shop yourself due to self-isolating, illness or disability then the Community Volunteer Group may be able to do a pick up and delivery for you. Contact Lesley Bailey on 01524 782984 or 07564 525226; or Christine Davidson 01524 782694 or 07760 756887.
Flooding
If you are affected by flooding there is help available.
Both the Cumbria County Council website and the Burton-in-Kendal Parish Council website have sections on flooding.
