Friday, 21 November 2008

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Will it be a leaner Christmas in Aspatria?

Sarah Newstead

With the colder weather drawing in, thoughts are already turning to Christmas... But with every passing day bringing news of a new banking crisis, I'd like to hear how the credit crunch gripping the country will affect your festive plans. Will you be cutting back on gifts and festive fare? Are you a business owner facing a bleaker winter's trading? Get in touch with your comments - will December 25th be different in your home this year or will the festive spirit live on in Aspatria despite tough economic times? Just drop me an email at snewstead@cngroup.co.uk or call 01228 612653.

Aspatria Autumn What's On guide

Here's your guide to what's on in Aspatria over the next few months with events ranging from Bingo nights to the Christmas Lights switch-on. Information supplied by Janice Barker.

Volunteer crisis threatens vital response teams

aspfirstmw A LIFESAVING group is struggling to keep going because of a lack of volunteers.

Aspatria's Neighbourhood Forum

Neighbourhood Forum Meeting Our local neighbourhood forum has always been about giving the people of Aspatria a voice.

Aspatria nostalgia: A history in pictures

Harriston near Aspatria, village to be pulled down and re-built - 1966

A selection of Aspatria images taken from our photo archive.