Community Activity

Switchover to Digital TV

Changes to the Caldbeck transmitter (which serves Sedbergh & Garsdale) are scheduled for Easter 2009.  There is no need to buy a new tv set – even if the set is an old one with no ‘scart’ socket – it can still be converted with a special set top box. Other options for digital tv are satellite systems such as Sky, Freesat or Freeview (a top box would still be needed for each tv). A support service will be available for practical help, and a letter will be sent out 6-8 months before the switchover with a tick box slip to request a visit from an engineer (this will cost £40 ). Some concessions will be available.

Forum Area

Sedbergh and Kirkby Lonsdale Neighbourhood Forum occupies the easternmost part of South Lakeland. The population is around 6300, with approx. 2500 living in Sedbergh and 2000 in Kirkby Lonsdale. Three of the parishes - Sedbergh, Garsdale and Dent - are in the Yorkshire Dales National Park. Kirkby Lonsdale is an ancient market town with nearly 60 shops and is situated in an Area of Natural Beauty.