Dalton with Newton Town Council

17/09/2026

🧸 HAVE YOU GOT A TEDDY HIDING IN THE LOFT? 🧸

We’re on the lookout for like-new teddies and soft toys to give them a brand-new purpose! 📚❤️

We’re creating “Reading Buddies” for our Reading Garden — cuddly companions that can sit alongside children as they discover the joy of books and reading. 🌳📖🧸

So, if you have a teddy that’s been sitting in a cupboard, loft or bedroom for years and is clean, loved but still in lovely condition, we’d love to give them a new adventure!

🧸 We’re looking for:
✨ Clean, good-quality soft toys
✨ Like-new or excellent condition
✨ Suitable for children
✨ No rips, tears or loose parts

Instead of being forgotten away, your teddy could become someone’s new Reading Buddy! 🥰📚

If you have any you’d like to donate, please drop us a message or pop them into the Town Council office.

Let’s give those teddies a second chapter! 🧸📖❤️

15/09/2026

Have you lost anything?
We have this week in our lost and found: 1 jacket & 1 pair of glasses. We also still have a bike from last month. If you think any of these item may be yours please call into the office.

14/09/2026

✨ A Little Sneak Peek… ✨

We’ve been busy behind the scenes getting things ready for the Mayor’s Craft Event this Saturday! 🧶🎨✨

Here’s just a little glimpse of some of the things we’ve been making — but there’s plenty more to see on the day! 👀

📅 Saturday 19th September
⏰ 9:30am – 11:30am
📍 Dalton Community Church

Come along, have a browse, pick up something lovely and support a fantastic cause at the same time. ❤️

All proceeds will go to the Mayor’s chosen charities:
💙 CRY – Cardiac Risk in the Young
💚 Andy’s Man Club

We’d love to see you there — bring a friend and come and support your local community! 🥰

14/09/2026

POETRY DAY AT THE READING GARDEN

Come along and join us for a FREE day of poetry, creativity and community at Dalton’s Reading Garden on Saturday 3rd October, 11am–4pm!

Whether you’re a lifelong poetry lover or you’ve never picked up a poetry book in your life, there’s something for everyone. 💚

🎤 Live poetry readings from a local poetry group
🎙️ Open mic – come along and share your own poem, or simply listen
✍️ Poetry competitions with the chance to get involved
☕ Free refreshments throughout the day
📚 A chance to relax, enjoy the garden and discover some new words and ideas

✨ WOULD YOU LIKE TO GET INVOLVED? ✨

We’re also looking for a local person, group or organisation who could bring something along to help make the day even more fun and engaging.

Perhaps you offer face painting, a creative activity, craft, community engagement, children's activities or something else that you think would work well at our event.

If you have an idea or would like to get involved, we’d love to hear from you! Please get in touch with Dalton with Newton Town Council.

You don’t have to be a poet to join in — everyone is welcome!

📍 The Reading Garden, Dalton
📅 Saturday 3rd October
⏰ 11am–4pm
💷 FREE EVENT

Bring a friend, bring the family, bring a poem you love… or just come along and see what it’s all about.

14/09/2026

HELP US TRANSFORM OUR RAILWAY GARDEN!

We’re excited to be moving forward with plans to transform the railway land in Dalton into a community garden and growing space for local people to enjoy.

But we don’t want to do it without you! 💚

We’re looking for members of our community who would like to be involved in shaping the space, planning how it will look and helping us develop the project, including the ongoing allotment and growing activities.

Whether you’re an experienced gardener, a keen grower, someone who simply enjoys being outdoors, or you’d like to learn something new and get involved in your community — we’d love to hear from you.

🌿 Help shape the layout
🌱 Get involved with the growing areas and allotments
🌻 Help develop ideas for the wider community space
🤝 Meet others and be part of something positive for Dalton

This is your opportunity to help us decide what our community garden can become.

If you’re interested in being involved, please email [email protected] with your name and a little about why you’d like to get involved.

Once we have sufficient interest, we’ll arrange our first community meeting, where we can start planning the site layout and discussing ideas together.

Let’s grow something great for Dalton — together!

14/09/2026

HATS FOR THE HOMELESS – DALTON TO DALTON!

As we head towards the colder months, Dalton with Newton Town Council is launching a Hats for the Homeless project — and we’d love your help!

We’re asking local residents, knitters, crocheters and community groups to donate hand-knitted, crocheted or other new hats to help keep people warm this winter.

What we’re looking for:
• Handmade knitted or crocheted hats
• New, shop-bought hats
• Hats suitable for adults and children

The hats collected will be used to support people in need here in Furness, with some also making a very special journey across the Atlantic.

Through our twinning connection with Dalton, Pennsylvania, we’ll be sending a collection of hats from our Dalton to our twin Dalton in Pennsylvania, where they will be distributed locally to people who need them.

🇬🇧 Dalton, Cumbria → Dalton, Pennsylvania 🇺🇸

It’s a lovely opportunity for our community to share a little warmth and kindness — both locally and with our friends across the pond.

If you can donate a hat, please get in touch with Dalton with Newton Town Council ([email protected]) or drop donations into the Town Council offices, Station Road, Dalton in Furness. LA15 8DT.

Every hat donated can make a difference.

14/09/2026

07/09/2026

The Mayor’s Civic Engagements – August & September

Mayor Cllr Bruce Solari has been out and about representing Dalton with Newton Town Council at a number of civic and community events over August and September.

Barrow Town Council Civic Sunday
Bruce attended Barrow Town Council’s Civic Sunday, joining civic leaders and representatives from across Westmorland and Furness. It was a lovely opportunity to meet fellow Mayors and local representatives.

Bruce is pictured with Doug Rathbone, Chair of Westmorland and Furness Council, Cllr Kay Hyland, Mayor of Barrow, and Cllr Helen Ladhams, Mayor of Kendal.

Staveley House Summer Fair
Bruce attended the Staveley House Summer Fair, where he had the pleasure of meeting the founders, Mr and Mrs Staveley. It was a wonderful community event and a great opportunity to meet those involved with Staveley House and enjoy the fantastic atmosphere.

Furness Abbey Medieval Fair
Bruce and his wife Sharon also enjoyed a visit to the Medieval Fair at Furness Abbey, taking in the sights, sounds and atmosphere of this popular local event.

Bruce looks forward to continuing to get out and about throughout his Mayoral year, supporting local organisations, attending community events and representing the people of Dalton and Newton.

Cllr Bruce Solari – Mayor of Dalton with Newton

07/09/2026

Still thinking about starting a course this year?

Furness College still has places available across a number of curriculum areas, so it’s not too late to enrol!

There are also a range of adult learning courses and flexible learning opportunities available for those looking to:
✨ Develop new skills
📜 Gain qualifications
💼 Improve their employment prospects
🌱 Try something new

If you, a family member, friend or someone you know is considering further education or adult learning, there are still opportunities available.

For course details and information on how to apply, please see the attached flyers and scan the QR code.

Please feel free to share this post to help spread the word and make sure people in our local community know that there are still places available.

07/09/2026

📢 Polling Districts & Polling Places Review

Westmorland and Furness Council is carrying out a review of the Polling Districts, Polling Places and Polling Stations used across the area.

As part of the review, residents and electors are being invited to share their views on the current arrangements, including whether polling stations are suitable and accessible, and whether any alternative locations should be considered.

The consultation opens today, 7 September 2026, and closes on 5 October 2026.

If you have any comments or suggestions about polling arrangements in the Dalton area, you can take part in the consultation here:

https://consult.westmorlandandfurness.gov.uk/westmorland-and-furness-council/polling-district-review-2026/

The review is also particularly interested in comments relating to accessibility for people with disabilities.

If you have any questions about the review, you can contact the Elections Team on 0300 373 3300.

📅 Consultation closes: 5 October 2026

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