Vicar sad to leave parish

A POPULAR vicar carried out his last service last weekend.

Ewe beauty

We take a look at the life of local sheep farmers

Broughton celebrates Charter

Villagers and vistors enjoy annual Broughton Charter celebration in The Square.

Broughton Charter Day

Brougthon celebrated its annual Charter Day event with the traditional march of dignitaries up to The Square, the reading of the Charter, singing of God Save The Queen, throwing of pennies and market event.

Cricket finals set for Aug 8

The Jimmy Hull Memorial Cricket Trophey semi-finals and finals have been re-scheduled to Sunday August 8.

The Broughton Charter scroll.

Broughton is getting ready for the annual Charter Day celebrations on Sunday August 1.

Cricket teams get ready for the season

The annual cricket season is approaching and the pub teams are getting ready.

Broughton and area are full of arts events from exhibitions to films, to music performances throughout the summer.

Broughton in Bloom is entering a busy time - and the community can get involved in a number of ways.

High Furness Forum publishes annual newsletter

The High Furness Neighbourhood Forum has published its Annual Newsletter.

Square closed to traffic for two days

The Square in Broughton will be closed to traffic Monday, June 21 and Tuesday June 22 for resurfacing, weather permitting.

Some Neighbourhood Forum boundaries and names have changed.

The next High Furness Neighbourhood Forum eeting takes place on Monday 28th June 2010 7pm at Coniston Institute (Library room).

Charity event raises £370

race night results Community and charity spirits were strong at the charity race night held at Black Cock pub on June 11.

Broughton in Bloom judging

Broughton in Bloom judges will soon be touring our town.

Weekend line-up is packed

If you are looking for entertainment this weekend, Broughton and area are serving up a feast of options.

Links to news of shootings in West Cumbria

Murders in Cumbria make headlines around the world and shock locals.

Race night for charity

racenight_blackcockpub The Black Cock is hosting a race night on the 11th June in aid of the Tree of Hope childrens' charity.

Road closed into Broughton

roadworks_broughton Traffic re-routed around Broughton.

Duddon Bridge wall works to take weeks

duddon bridge repairs Drivers are being advised to use caution and patience at Duddon Bridge as stone wall repairs take place.

CGP grant applications open

CGP grant fund applications are now available.

Hall invites new groups to start-up

The Victory Hall is opening its doors to anyone who wants to share a pasttime.

Get Inspired by best films of Mountain Festival

kendalmountainfest_bestoffilms The Mountain Festival's Best of Kendal Film Tour 2010 is coming to Broughton's Victory Hall Saturday May 8.

Local shop featured in Smokery article

haveriggsmokeryproducts_attysons Tyson's featured in article on Haverigg Smokery.

Broughton blooms into spring

broughtonsquare_springflowers Broughton is full of signs of spring. Daffodils, lambs, blossoms. It's photo time.

Holker and Southport show tickets on sale

broughtoninformationcentre Tickets for the Southport Flower Show and Holker Garden Festival are on sale now, at a discounted price, at the Information Centre.

Broughton in Bloom needs a logo

Broughton in Bloom - flowers in the square Broughton in Bloom is asking young people to put pen to paper to create a new logo.

There are vacancies on the local parish council.

The Duddon Valley Local History Group Easter Exhibition will be a must do on your weekend plans.

Kepplewray Project wants your opinion

The Kepplewary Project is seeking public opinion on local concerns.

Welcome to Broughton Local, a website dedicated purely to the town of Broughton.

This website gives YOU the chance to put on your reporter’s cap and tell your own stories.

Add to the site and let people know what is going on in YOUR own words.

If you want to get involved with the website, ring Broughton reporter Will Metcalfe on 01229 771898 or click here to send an email.

Come to the Haiti charity Ceilidh

The Victory Hall is hosting the Saturday April 3 Haiti appeal fund raising Ceilidh.

The High Furness Neighbourhood Forum met in early March, with presentations, updates on projects and budget reports.

Meetings ranging from Cumbria Wildlife, involved in the Save Kirksanton campaign, to the monthly Duddon Parish Council dot the agenda in March.

March music medley

Whether it's classical or classic pub music, Broughton is serving up variety during March.

Greyhound Inn fights for its future

The Greyhound Inn in Grizebeck is holding a public meeting seeking investors to insure its future.

Neighbourhood forum looks at emergency preparedness

The next High Furness Neighbourhood Forum meeting will focus on coping with emergencies.

High Cross announces spring music line-up

High Cross music line-up for spring.

New walks brochures highlight archaeological points

The Duddon Valley Local History Group recently published four walks guides to go with their book The Ring Cairns to Reservoirs – Archaeological Discoveries in the Duddon Valley.

Broughton School holds Sport Relief assembly

About sixty children and staff attended a Sport Relief assembly event at Broughton School Wednesday to learn more about who the funds raised go to help.

Get ready for Sport Relief Challenge

Sport Relief is coming to Broughton for the second time.

Kate Harrison Whiteside is the new broughtonlocal.co.uk correspondent

Email information for the website to broughtonlocal@btinternet.com

History group publishes books

The Duddon Valley Local History Group’s archaeological project and walks books are now available at the Broughton Information Centre and other local centres.