Carnforth Town Council

🗓️ This is our Calendar of Events for May 2026. We will update this monthly and it will posted on our social media and notice boards around the town.

🎉 Northern Heights are joining us at The Big Lunch on Saturday 6th of June at 12pm till 5pm at Carnforth War Memorial Gardens! 🌟 Enjoy stunning stilt walkers and brilliant acrobatics performances 🤸‍♀️✨ It’s set to be an unmissable day of fun - come along and join us! 🥪🎶

🌟 A huge thank you to Roly Parker for 22 years of dedicated service to Carnforth 💙 Last night he handed over to our new Town Mayor, Ian Laurence 👏 Please join us in thanking Roly and wishing Ian every success in his new role! ❤️

🇬🇧 VE Day Commemoration 🇬🇧 Join us this Friday 8 May, 10:30am at Carnforth War Memorial Gardens as we mark Victory in Europe Day and remember the return of peace to Europe. All welcome. 🌺

Excited to have Designer Flowers by Lisa at the Big Lunch on Saturday 6th June at 12pm! 💐🌿 Beautiful blooms, great vibes, and a lovely community day ahead. 🌞✨

A huge thank you to the National Autistic Society for joining us at the Cosy Café today 💙 Great to see the community come together and enjoy some table tennis too! 🏓 👀 Table tennis hire coming soon.. ☕ Join us Tuesdays & Fridays from 9am till 12pm at Carnforth Civic Hall

🎉 Join us at The Big Lunch! 🎉 Celebrate community spirit at War Memorial Gardens with live music from The Fourth Colour 🎶 Let’s make it a day to remember! 💛 🗓️ Saturday 6th June 📍 Location: Carnforth War Memorial Gardens 🕣 Time: 12PM till 5PM

🌍🍽️ Exciting news! Sea Salt Catering is joining us at The Big Lunch with a delicious selection of African & Caribbean cuisine 🔥 Come hungry and enjoy bold flavours, great vibes, and amazing food! 😋🌴 🗓️ Saturday 6th of June 🕣 12PM till 5PM 📍 Carnforth War Memorial Gardens

The Big Lunch just got even BIGGER. We’re thrilled to announce that the fabulous C&C Entertainments 🎶 will be joining us as our live singers, bringing feel‑good vibes all afternoon. 📅 Saturday 6th June ⏰ 12pm – 5pm 📍 Carnforth War Memorial Gardens

🍕 North West Pizza is joining us at The Big Lunch! 🗓️ Saturday 6th June 🕣12PM till 5PM 📍Carnforth War Memorials Serving up delicious homemade, stone-baked artisan pizzas 🤩 Don’t miss out – come grab a slice and enjoy the day! 🍕🔥

🚀 Join our FREE Big Lunch SPACE event! 🌍 📍 Carnforth War Memorial Gardens 🕒 Saturday 6th June 12PM till 5PM Planetarium shows, 5m rocket & 3m moon selfies, alien slime making, astronaut suit station, real meteorite & VR tours! Don’t miss this out-of-this-world adventure! 🌕👩‍🚀

Join us on Friday 22 May at 12pm at Carnforth War Memorial Gardens as we come together to mark the 15th anniversary of the Iraq War. 📍 Carnforth War Memorial Gardens 🕥 12pm 📅 Friday 22 May

🚧 The long‑awaited pothole repairs on Scotland Road have now been completed. Thanks to Lancashire County Council for responding.

🗣️ Got a question for local leaders? Ask it – even if you can’t attend! Submit questions for councillors & police ahead of Carnforth’s Town Assembly. 🗓️ 28 May, 7pm 📍 Civic Hall 📩 assistanttownclerk@carnforthtowncouncil.gov.uk 🔗 forms.cloud.microsoft/e/JvtSRegJsV

🇬🇧 Thank you to everyone who attended the short VE Day service last Friday. It was wonderful to come together as a community to remember and reflect. 🌺

🌿 Huge thanks! 🌿 Our Outdoor Maintenance Officer has tidied the alleys at Redruth Drive & Cambourne Avenue, Crag Bank 👏 Although not Carnforth Town Council’s responsibility, the work was done to help the community. Thank you, Paul Turner! 💚

🌞 The Big Lunch comes to Carnforth! 📅 Sat 6 June 2026 | ⏰ 12–5pm 📍 Carnforth War Memorial Gardens Food & market stalls, live performances, family fun & more. ✨ Stalls & entertainment to be revealed soon!

Your community. Your voice. Your achievements. 💬Engage with your community, question an invited panel, and celebrate local success at our Annual Town Assembly. 🗓️ Thursday, 28th May | 📍 Carnforth Civic Hall FREE tickets 👉🏻 trybooking.com/uk/GILS

🌟 Nominations for the Carnforth Community Awards 2026! 🌟 Do you know someone who goes above and beyond? Now’s your chance to recognise them🏆 🗓 Nomination deadline: 20 May 🎉 Awards Evening: 28 May at Carnforth Civic Hall 👉 Submit your nomination here: carnforthtowncouncil.gov.uk/.../community-

🏛️ Carnforth Town Council Vacancy A seat is open and you can help shape our town’s future. 👉🏻 Request a by‑election (needs 10 Carnforth electors) 📧 elections@lancaster.gov.uk If no election is called, the seat will be filled by co‑option.

🇬🇧 VE Day Commemoration 🇬🇧 Join us this Friday 8 May, 10:30am at Carnforth War Memorial Gardens as we mark Victory in Europe Day and remember the return of peace to Europe. All welcome.🌺