A POPULAR rushbearing event will ‘build on last year’s online success’ when it takes place in an adapted format this Saturday. New to Grasmere Rushbearing this year is a competition between shops to see which can come up with the best-decorated window. Will Clark, who is on the rushbearing committee, stressed the importance of the event to the community. “It’s just an opportunity to bring the whole village together, as a celebration,” said Mr Clark, 36. “It means something different for everyone. “Myself and Amy Burton, we are a similar age. We are both on the organising committee and we have both been involved with it since we were four.
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A LAKE District school has won plaudits for its inventive method of conveying the Countryside Code. Children at Grasmere School and Nursery starred in a short film containing a number of ‘top tips’ for responsible behaviour in the countryside. The video sees them don sheep outfits to warn of the threats posed to livestock by dogs, while Nick Owen, of Langdale/Ambleside Mountain Rescue Team, steps in to help the children spread the word about safety on the fells. Headteacher Johanna Goode said: “The children and the whole of our school community were feeling very lucky to have been here [in the Lake District] all through the last year.
Buckingham Palace announced the sad news in a statement at midday today (April 9) It said: “It is with deep sorrow that Her Majesty The Queen announces the death of her beloved husband, His Royal Highness The Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh. “His Royal Highness passed away peacefully this morning at Windsor Castle. “Further announcements will made in due course. “The Royal Family join with people around the world in mourning his loss.” HM Lord- Lieutenant for Cumbria, Mrs Claire Hensman said:“This is a day of great sadness as we mourn the death of The Duke of Edinburgh. Prince Philip, until his retirement from most public engagements at the remarkable age of 96, was the mainstay of our Royal Family and we can be very grateful for his enduring and positive influence on our national life.
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