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Cumbria Police UpdatePublished at 23:15 on 2nd December 2023. A multi-agency response is continuing after a major incident was declared to minimise challenges which heavy snowfall is having on the county’s road network. Agencies are continuing in their efforts to assist those affected by the snow with the Highways teams from Cumberland Council and Westmorland & Furness Council continuing to clear priority routes so those impacted can be supported. Police are continuing to urge people not to travel unless it is necessary, particularly those considering travelling in the South Lakes and Millom areas, due to the challenging road conditions. Motorists are reminded that highways crews have to clear the snow from the road first before gritters can follow to put salt down, so even if a snowplough has been along a road it can still be treacherous until it has been treated. Superintendent Andy Wilkinson, Cumbria Constabulary, said: “We are continuing to see challenging conditions in Cumbria. “Agencies across the county have been working hard and will be into the night in response to the impact of heavy snowfall. “We are aware of a number of incidents in which highway teams and those assisting in the efforts to support those affected by the snow have been verbally abused. “We understand people’s frustration during this time; however, agencies are working hard to improve the situation in Cumbria and are also facing the challenging road conditions when responding. “The snow today ended up being much more significant than forecast and the amber warning that was put in place this afternoon is in place until midnight and, with a yellow warning from snow and ice tomorrow, we expect to continue to see challenging road conditions whilst these warning are in place. Therefore, we continue to ask people to not travel and to only do so if absolutely necessary.” A number of community venues have been opened to offer support to those impacted by the heavy snow fall. We ask if you are attending to not attend in your vehicle, leave this in a safe position and head to the venue. • Ambleside – Ambleside Parish Centre, Vicarage Road. The amber warning, which came into effect earlier this afternoon, for snow covering large sections of south and west Cumbria remains in place until midnight. A yellow weather warning covering most of the county is also in place for snow and ice until midnight. An additional yellow weather warning is also in place from midnight until 11am tomorrow morning, covering most of the county. For the latest information on weather warnings, please visit: UK weather warnings (https://orlo.uk/6mBLU). The following roads are currently impacted by the weather conditions. For the latest information the county’s roads, please visit the traffic map: https://orlo.uk/6QaF6 Note that the Gilpin Bridge has opened a function room for shelter. |
Ulverston Community Calendar

Eco-Christmas Fayre
3 December @ 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm

FREE by optional cash donation to Ulverston Food Project on the day.
For the last ‘Flourishing Futures’ event of the year, Mycelium Thinking CIC is working with People Planet Pocket CIC to bring you a creative Eco-Christmas Fayre. Have a very merry season whilst shopping ethically, reducing household waste, and saving costs too! Keep an eye on our pages for stall & activity announcements.
ECO-FRIENDLY DROP-IN ACTIVITIES
Pay What You Feel creative activities using local surplus to make simple sustainable gifts and festive deco.
REDUCE HOUSEHOLD WASTE
Let’s move towards a zero waste Christmas. Ideas for growing mushrooms on household and local waste. Composting options – even if you only have a ‘yarden’.
MUSIC
Alternative Christmas playlist compiled by Dave Crossley (Another Fine Fest). Also – get involved in a festive Tuneless Choir style singalong! Slots throughout the day for communal carols and lip sync performances – get in touch to sign up or make any requests.
SURPLUS SHOP
Festive gifts and activities with People Planet Pocket CIC. Pay As You Feel surplus stock.
FANCY DRESS ENCOURAGED
Our team will be dressed-up in ridiculous festive gear. Join us if you like & bring any instruments you’d like to play during the sing-a-long slots.
HOT & COLD DRINKS AVAILABLE AT BAR
SUSTAINABLE EXHIBITORS & LOCAL STALLS
HUGE thanks to community members who voted in our poll for the themes of this final event, as well as Cumbria Action for Sustainability, Ulverston Town Council, and CGP for funding this year’s ‘Flourishing Futures’ community programming.
PS – we could do with another couple of pairs of hands to help out on the day if anyone fancies it? Also if anyone wants to donate ethical/sustainable prizes for the raffle – get in touch – we would appreciate it massively XX
Details
- Date:
- 3 December
- Time:
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12:00 pm - 5:00 pm
- Event Categories:
- Seasonal Events, Family, Events
- Website:
- https://www.facebook.com/events/1074559487053198?ti=ls
Venue
- Red Rose Ulverston
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Victoria Road
Ulverston, La120BY United Kingdom + Google Map
The calendar features events in Ulverston and South Cumbria. Check the location details of each event, as you may need a car or other form of transport in order to get there.
We endeavour to provide up-to-date and accurate information, but we will not accept liability for the accuracy or currency of the information provided by third parties or for the content of any linked websites. Listings of events on this website should not be taken as endorsement by Ulverston Ltd. Event information may change without notice. We will not accept liability for any consequences arising from your attendance at events. Before attending any event or incurring any significant expense, we recommend you confirm important information relating to the event at the event organiser’s website or by contacting them directly. Please see our full Terms & Conditions.
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Furness & District Tractor Run
9 December @ 5:30 pm

Postponed from 2nd Dec to 9th Dec.
Come along and see a host of Festive Tractors tour our local Furness and District area, all raising money for St Mary’s Hospice
our drivers can’t wait to see you…
Details
- Date:
- 9 December
- Time:
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5:30 pm
- Event Categories:
- Agricultural, Seasonal Events, Family, Headline
- Website:
- https://www.facebook.com/FurnessandDistrictTractorRun
The calendar features events in Ulverston and South Cumbria. Check the location details of each event, as you may need a car or other form of transport in order to get there.
We endeavour to provide up-to-date and accurate information, but we will not accept liability for the accuracy or currency of the information provided by third parties or for the content of any linked websites. Listings of events on this website should not be taken as endorsement by Ulverston Ltd. Event information may change without notice. We will not accept liability for any consequences arising from your attendance at events. Before attending any event or incurring any significant expense, we recommend you confirm important information relating to the event at the event organiser’s website or by contacting them directly. Please see our full Terms & Conditions.
Eco-Christmas Fayre
Ulverston Pride Launch Night
Opera-lele Christmas Show
Drum Nation Furness
Potato Day
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The Snow Queen
24 January, 2024 @ 7:00 pm

Join Ulverston Pantomime Society for knock-about fun and frolics, with the residents of Pickle Town on a mission to rescue Hanky from the evil Snow Queen!
With a Witch and the evil Snow Queen presiding over the residents of Pickle Town, chaos reigns when the baddies capture one of the Daisy Pickings children, Hanky. The town set off to rescue the boy with the help of Fairy Snowflake. Watch the adventure unfold with knock-about fun and frolics until the evil Snow Queen has been melted.
Details
- Date:
- 24 January, 2024
- Time:
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7:00 pm
- Series:
- The Snow Queen
- Event Categories:
- Coro, Family, Live performance
Venue
- The Coro
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County Square
Ulverston, England LA12 7LZ United Kingdom + Google Map - View Venue Website
The calendar features events in Ulverston and South Cumbria. Check the location details of each event, as you may need a car or other form of transport in order to get there.
We endeavour to provide up-to-date and accurate information, but we will not accept liability for the accuracy or currency of the information provided by third parties or for the content of any linked websites. Listings of events on this website should not be taken as endorsement by Ulverston Ltd. Event information may change without notice. We will not accept liability for any consequences arising from your attendance at events. Before attending any event or incurring any significant expense, we recommend you confirm important information relating to the event at the event organiser’s website or by contacting them directly. Please see our full Terms & Conditions.
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