The December Monday Night Talk on 7th December will be on Bay Search and Rescue, and will be given by Gary Parsons (Queens Award for Voluntary Service 2021), its Commanding Officer.
Morecambe Bay is beautiful, but its fast-moving tides and notorious quicksands make it one of the most challenging rescue environments in the country.
Join Gary from Bay Search and Rescuefor a fascinating look behind the scenes of this specialist volunteer rescue team, from dramatic call-outs on Morecambe Bay to floods, snow and searches across Cumbria and Lancashire.
Doors open at 7.15pm, talk begins at 7.30pm. Admission £2.50 including refreshments. No advance booking needed, just pay on the door.
Bay Search and Rescue is a charity, registered in England and Wales, no.1090880.
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Burton Memorial Hall's fabulous Christmas Market returns on Saturday 14th November, 2026, open from 10am until 4pm. With 24 stalls bursting with deliciously tempting crafts and gifts, it's one not to miss. They will also have Jan's Pop-Up Café and the hall's HUGE used book-stall. Admission is just £1 for adults, accompanied under 12's are free.
Bonus offer: shop with any of the stallholders and you can claim a free book from the hall's used book-stall. There is on-site parking, good disabled access and facilities, plus baby change spaces. It's held in aid of Hall funds.
Read all about it in our BOOKS section.
A very useful local service for local dog owners... dog walking when you can't do it yourself. Contact Sophie for more information.
