The Town Council recognises the contribution that young people bring to the community, particularly through its links with the Maryport Schools’ Partnership, & has introduced an annual award scheme to reward those who have made a special contribution during the year.
Santa & one of his elves, in the guise of Councillors Peter Kendall & Billy Pegram, visited Maryport Care Homes just before Christmas to bring them a bit of Christmas cheer & some festive goodies.
Maryport Christmas lights were switched-on on Saturday 24 November. The Council’s four Christmas trees, (one at Flimby, two at Netherhall Corner, & one with a site kindly provided by Aquarium), are supplied each year by Iggesund. The switch-on was preceded by an afternoon of fun & entertainment for all the family on Senhouse Street, organised by the Town Council.
The 2018 Remembrance Day Parade took place on Sunday 11 November. A church service was held at St Nicholas’ Church, Flimby, in the morning, followed by wreath laying at Flimby churchyard. In the afternoon, the Remembrance Day Parade organised by the Town Council & managed on the Council’s behalf by Maryport Sea Cadets, commenced in Fleming Square & marched to St Mary’s Church, where a special service was held, followed by a wreath laying ceremony at Maryport Memorial Gardens.
Maryport Christmas lights will be switched on at 5.00pm on Saturday 24 November. The switch-on will be preceded by an afternoon of fun & entertainment for all the family on Senhouse Street, commencing at 1.00pm, organised by the Town Council. Christmas Trees are being provided courtesy of Iggesund, positioned at Netherhall Corner, the Aquarium, the Cottage Hospital & on the corner of Brook Street, Flimby.
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Town Hall,
Senhouse Street,
Maryport,
Cumbria
CA15 6BH
clerk@maryporttowncouncil.gov.uk
01900 813205