MP joins Alzheimer's Memory Walk
Local MP Tim Farron joined around 60 people last Sunday taking part in a two mile walk along the promenade in Grange-over-Sands to raise money and awareness for the Alzheimer's Society.
27 Sep 2006
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'Peace at last' for Windermere estate
Local MP Tim Farron and Windermere's Liberal Democrat councillors have welcomed the news that Network Rail is to remove the six whistle boards on the railway line into Windermere station. At the moment, trains have to sound their horns six times within a short period of time as they pass pedestrian crossings near the station. Network Rail announced back in July that they would look at removing some of the whistle boards, but said then that three would have to stay - a decision which has been overturned today.
14 Aug 2006
MP's annual village tour hits the road
Local MP Tim Farron is once again hitting the road in a camper van for his annual village tour. Tim will be visiting 48 different communities over a fortnight beginning on Monday 14 August.
8 Aug 2006
MP calls on 'Cross Country MPs' to join rail campaign
Local MP Tim Farron has called on other MPs who represent seats on the Cross Country rail route to join the campaign against proposals which would see passengers having to change at Birmingham or Manchester to get to stations in the North West.
1 Aug 2006
MP pushes to save Sedbergh Auction Mart site for the local community
Local MP Tim Farron has written to the owners of the Sedbergh Auction Mart site following concerns that they may be considering selling the site to developers. In his letter to CCM Auctions, Tim wrote:
1 Aug 2006
MP makes triathlon cheque presentations
Local MP Tim Farron last week presented cheques for over £1,300 to two local charities. The money, raised from Tim's triathlon in the spring, was presented to the New Holehird charity and the North West Cancer Research Fund.
1 Aug 2006