Bananas about Silloth?
We want to know what you think about the town. What is its best feature? What would you change? How would you sum up Silloth in three words? We've been out and about finding out what you think about your town. Why not send us an email and we will publish your replies on this page. Send your replies to snewstead@cngroup.co.uk
"Friendly, welcoming, I'd like to say sunny but we'll have to wait and see this summer."
Andy Robertson, Community PC Silloth
There's a relaxed and friendly atmosphere here."
Rose Wolfe, AONB Projects Officer
"Walking on the beach has to be the best thing about Silloth"
Susan Denard, Silloth Tourist Information Centre
Some familiar faces
A look back at the last year in Silloth - Some events you may remember. Photos taken by the Times & Star.
Trevor is mayor for 3rd time
TREVOR Gear has returned as mayor of Aspatria for his third time in office after a one-year break from the top spot. Audrey Tinnion replaced Karen Smith as deputy last week. Former mayor David Wilson had to stand down from the town council when he moved to Silloth.
Bill’s mural illustrates the keys to success
An art teacher came out of retirement to show children at Holm Cultram Abbey CE School the keys to success.
Alex has knockout birthday
ALEX Brannan celebrated his 10th birthday by getting in the thick of the action at this year’s It’s A Knockout contest in Silloth.
Actor Tim’s heart in Silloth, no matter how far job takes him
SILLOTH actor Tim Barker celebrated his 60th birthday at the weekend – with no thought of slowing down in his varied career.
Handy links
- Extra traffic wardens to fine drivers who park badly outside Carlisle schools
- Cautious backing for Carlisle hydro-electricity power scheme
- Equipment row should not overshadow bravery of Carlisle soldier, say parents
- Homebase TV advert brings business boom to Carlisle
- Tesco is ‘not about to build on Carlisle Viaduct site’
- It's a tough old game - there are no mugs around now
- Yobs on Cumbrian bridge bomb passing car with stones and mud
- £4 million funding pledge for Whitehaven sports village
- City councillor calls for GP super surgery to be built on Carlisle's south side
- Cumbrian farmer admits neglecting 67 dogs kept in filthy state
- Joanne Lesley Carr & Diarmuid Currid
- Plans unveiled for second farm digester near Silloth
- Tide tables
- A Dolly dazzler of a show to leave real world behind
- Extra traffic wardens to fine drivers who park badly outside Carlisle schools
- Cautious backing for Carlisle hydro-electricity power scheme
- Equipment row should not overshadow bravery of Carlisle soldier, say parents
- Homebase TV advert brings business boom to Carlisle
- Tesco is ‘not about to build on Carlisle Viaduct site’
- It's a tough old game - there are no mugs around now
