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Charter Family Funday Festival Saturday 6th September
VJ Day 80 commemorations in Ulverston
New Signage Unveiled on Ulverston Rope Walk
Environmental Sustainability Grants – Up to £250 available to local groups
Civic Sunday 2025
Annual Meeting of the Council Monday 19th May
VE Day 80 events in pictures
Ulverston Festivals & Events 2025
Updated information about Ulverston’s Courtesy Toilet Scheme
Charter Family Fun Day Celebrations 2025
Ulverston’s Charter Family Fun Day took place on Saturday 6th September in the town centre to celebrate the granting of Ulverston’s Market Charter by King Edward I in 1280.
The event opened at 10.30am with Town Crier, Peter Winston, ringing the bell and reading the historic charter. Families then enjoyed a fully day of free entertainment, including live music, performances, market stalls, face painting, balloon modelling, magic, fire engines, Inshore Rescue boats, walkabout characters, train rides and more.
The ever-popular Family Dog show, sponsored by South Lakes Raw Feeds, drew in over 50 entries across six categories: Best Trick, Best Dressed on Six Legs, Best Younger Dog, Best Older Dog, Waggiest Tail and Overall Winner. Ralph Spours compered the competition, while Mayor Shirley-Anne Wilson had the difficult task of judging the winners.
Awards were also presented to allotment holders, recognising the best and most improved plots. Awards were handed out by Councillor Helen Irving, Chair of the Allotment Committee. 
Ulverston Town Concil would like to thank all volunteers, community groups and local businesses whose support helped make the day possible.
Charter Festival returns for another year on Saturday 6th September
Come along to Market Street and New Market Street, lots of free fun for all the family!
Stalls, games, live music, free magic shows, model railway rides, free face painting, geli-plate printing.
We also have the brilliant human fruit machine, children’s character walk-arounds, balloon modelling and lots more!
Plus just for fun family dog show at 2pm, Market Cross with prizes for all dogs and owners – just enter on the day! 
*Market Cross schedule*
10.30am: Reading of the Market Charter, by the Town Crier
10.30am – 12noon:
Friends Of Ulverston Town Band
12noon – 12.30pm:
Allotment Awards
12.30pm – 1.00pm:Singer & guitarist, Char
1.00pm – 1.30pm: Boom Dang
1.30pm – 2.00pm:Ulverston Amateur Operatic Society
2.00pm – 2.40pm:
Family Dog Show
2.45pm – 3.15pm:Boom Dang
10.30am – 12noon:
Friends Of Ulverston Town Band12noon – 12.30pm:
Allotment Awards12.30pm – 1.00pm:
Singer & guitarist, Char1.00pm – 1.30pm:
Boom Dang1.30pm – 2.00pm:
Ulverston Amateur Operatic Society2.00pm – 2.40pm:
Family Dog Show2.45pm – 3.15pm:
Boom Dang
The VJ Day 80 commemorative service at the War Memorial led by the Ulverston Royal British Legion was well attended on Friday 15th August.
The Deputy Lieutenant, Mrs Julie Barton, the Mayor of Ulverston, Cllrs Shirley-Anne Wilson, along with the Royal British Legion, the Police and Fire Service all laid wreaths.
Friday evening saw the Commemorative Beacon being lit on Hoad Hill. The Town Crier read the VJ Day Proclamation from the Sir John Barrow Monument, the Last Post was sounded by two members of Ulverston Town Band and a two minute silence was held. The Deputy Mayor, Cllr Paul Smith then lit the beacon at 9.15pm which burned brightly across the town until 10pm.
The event was also attended by Cllr and MP Michelle Scrogham, Cllr Graham Scrogham and many members of the public who were treated to stunning views as the sun set.
The Sir John Barrow Monument was lit in red, white and blue for the evening.
We were honoured to have the Mayor of Ulverston, Councillor Shirley-Anne Wilson, officially unveil the new signage along the Outcast Rope Walk in a special ceremony on Wednesday 23rd July.
The new signage has been updated to explain the rope-making process that once took place along this historic path, with images included to help visitors visualise how the process of rope making was carried out.
In her speech during the ceremony, the Mayor reminded us of the rich heritage behind this peaceful path, once used by rope makers, and now enjoyed by locals and visitors alike.
Ulverston Town Council has relaunched their Environmental Sustainability Grant Fund to support local efforts in making Ulverston greener and more sustainable.
We welcome applications from groups, schools, charities and non-profit organisations within the Ulverston area, to apply for up to £250. The grant can either pay for the project in its entirety or can be used towards a larger project.
Find full details and an application form on our website here
CIVIC SUNDAY 2025
Thank you to everyone who attended Civic Sunday yesterday for the new Ulverston Mayor, Cllr Shirley-Anne Wilson. There was a special service in the Parish Church followed by a parade through town to the Coro, where afternoon tea was served accompanied by the fantastic Ulverston Town Band.
We would like to thank –
Reverend Madi Simpson
Mervyn Bedford, Grace Caudwell and David Thompson (who were all part of the service at the Parish Church)
Ulverston Town Band
Deputy Lieutenant Mr Adam Naylor MBE
Parade Marshal Mr Tony Eglin
Standard bearers
Mr Peter Winston
Traffic marshals
The Coro Premier Outside catering
and anyone who contributed in any way to Civic Sunday.
If you have any pictures of the event, we would love to see them! Please email to admin@ulverstoncouncil.org.uk
The Annual General Meeting of Ulverston Town Council will be held at Croftlands Community Centre on Monday 19th May at 7pm. All welcome to attend. View the agenda here – https://ulverstoncouncil.org.uk/category/full-council-agenda/
The Royal British Legion held a short commemorative service at the War Memorial for the commemoration of VE Day 80 which was well attended along with several dignitaries and servicemen laying wreaths to mark the event 
The Mayor of Ulverston, Cllr Graham Scrogham lit a beacon on top of Hoad Hill at 9.30pm which burned bright over the town as the sun set.
We would like to thank the Town Crier, Peter Winston for reading the VE Day 80 Proclamation and both members of Ulverston Town Band for playing the Last Post. Thank you also to all who attended and enjoyed a pleasant (if a little chilly!) evening on Hoad.
Ulverston hosts a number of celebrated festivals and events throughout the year.
Click here to view the 2025 Festivals & Events leaflet or head to the Choose Ulverston website for more details about Ulverston festivals.
Did you know there are more conveniences available within the town, other than the public toilets at The Gill?
Thanks to the businesses in the town who have kindly offered the use of their facilities for free as part of the Ulverston Courtesy Toilet Scheme, there are now a number of alternatives across the town centre:
- Coronation Hall
- Costa Coffee
- Indoor Market Hall
- Royal British Legion (open evenings)
- Ulverston Railway Station
The public convenience located near the Gill car park continues to be managed by Ulverston Town Council.
To view the information leaflet with a map and times the conveniences are open, click here
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