Footpath No. 20 from Packet Bridge on Main Road has been closed to the public.  The closure is necessary because of the likelihood of danger to the public due to the dangerous condition of the retaining wall structure by the side of the Lancaster canal.

Changes to Bus Services – November 2013
LANCASTER SERVICES
555 Lancaster - Kendal - Keswick
From 4 November 2013 Stagecoach in Cumbria will revise the timetable making a minor timing adjustment to the 0745 Monday to Friday journey from Grasmere to Lancaster to improve reliability.
For information about local bus services check out the online journey planner www.traveline-northwest.co.uk

Winter Bowling Permits are now available from Geoff Forrest 824346 only £15.

The Lancaster Music Festival is being held from October 11th - 13th with over 140 acts and more than 30 venues.  More information can be found at www.LancasterMusicFestival.com

The village Post Office is to be changed to one of the new main style branches.  As part of a three-year investment and support programme, the Post Office, with the subpostmaster’s agreement, will be converting around 6,000 branches (about half the Post Office network) to new style branches.  Their aim is to create a more modern and convenient retail experience for customers, which will include longer opening hours.  The new look Post Office is scheduled to open at the current location on Monday November 18 at 13.00hrs.  It will need to close for refurbishment on Thursday October 31 at 17.30hrs.  Posters will now be displayed in branch so customers are aware of the change, and leaflets will also be available containing more information.

A science explorer event was held at Carnforth High School recently.  In two events, sleuth forensic detectives, Maisie, Nancy, Joe and Tobey who represented Bolton-le-Sands Primary School were winners and runners-up.

The wonderful St Laurence Singers will entertain at the United Reformed Church Bolton-le-Sands on Tuesday October.15 at 7.30pm. Entrance fee is £5 at the door or tickets can be purchased in advance from Mrs Park 823096 or Mrs Towers 735406.