Welcome to Meal Bank

Meal Bank Cumbria is a small village located in the South Lakeland district of Cumbria, England. The village is known for its picturesque views and serene environment. It is a popular tourist destination for those who want to escape the hustle and bustle of city life. The village is also home to a number of local businesses, including a post office, a pub, and a convenience store.

One of the most notable features of Meal Bank Cumbria is its community spirit. The village is home to a number of community groups and organizations that work together to improve the quality of life for residents. One such organization is the Meal Bank Community Association, which is dedicated to promoting community cohesion and improving the local environment. The association organizes a number of events throughout the year, including a summer fete and a Christmas fair.

Another important aspect of life in Meal Bank Cumbria is its strong agricultural heritage. The village is surrounded by farmland and many residents are involved in farming or other agricultural pursuits. The local economy is heavily dependent on agriculture, with many businesses in the area catering to the needs of farmers and other rural residents. Despite its small size, Meal Bank Cumbria is a vibrant and thriving community that is proud of its heritage and committed to its future.

Local Weather

Clear

Temp: -4.5°C

Feels Like: -6.7°C

Wind: 3.1 MPH

Wind Dir: WNW

Local Schools

School	Details
The Queen Katherine School Academy Converter Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mr Jon Hayes	Appleby Road Kendal Cumbria LA9 6PJ 01539743900 School Website
Sandgate School Community Special School Ages:3-19 Head Teacher Ms Daniel Hinton	Sandylands Road Kendal Cumbria LA9 6JG 01539792100 School Website
Castle Park School Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mr Ross Knaggs	Sedbergh Drive Kendal Cumbria LA9 6BE 1539790440 School Website
Selside Endowed C Of E Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr June Lowther	Selside Kendal Cumbria LA8 9LB 01539823649 School Website
St Thomass C Of E Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Maggie Cole	Kendal Green Kendal Cumbria LA9 5PP 01539737373 School Website
St Oswalds C Of E Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Gill White	Howgill Close Burneside Kendal Cumbria LA9 6QR 01539738185 School Website
Stramongate Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Matthew Beresford	Blackhall Road Kendal Cumbria LA9 4BT 01539725073 School Website
Cambian Whinfell School Other Independent Special School Ages:11-19 Head Teacher Mrs Patricia Sandham	110 Windermere Road Kendal Cumbria LA9 5EZ 1539723322 School Website
South Lakes Academy Other Independent Special School Ages:11-25 Head Teacher Mrs Tunde Christie	Riverside Centre Yard 39 Highgate Kendal Cumbria LA9 4ED 1539721487 School Website
Kendal Nursery School La Nursery School Ages:2-4 Head Teacher Ms Alyssa Dobbs	Brantfield Queens Road Kendal Cumbria LA9 4PH 01539730800 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Kendal Station Road, Kendal, Cumbria, LA9 6BT 1.95 Miles

Burneside Station Road, Burneside, Cumbria, LA9 6RD 2.28 Miles

Oxenholme Lake District Oxenholme Road, Oxenholme, Cumbria, LA9 7HF 3.43 Miles

Staveley Station Road, Staveley, Cumbria, LA8 9NG 4.56 Miles

Windermere Station Precinct, Windermere, Cumbria, LA23 1AH 7.97 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Steel Taxis 01539 724217 32 Langdale Cres, Kendal, Cumbria, LA9 6JU 1.67 Miles
Solo Taxis 01539 730046 7 Broad Ing Crescent, Kendal, Cumbria, LA9 6HA 1.71 Miles
Town Taxis Kendal 07896 055583 19 Mint Dale, Kendal, Cumbria, LA9 6DG 1.72 Miles
Airport Services (Uk) Ltd 01539 724658 Mintsfeet Road South, Kendal, Cumbria, LA9 6ND 1.89 Miles
G And A Taxis 01539 728259 2 Applerigg, Kendal, Cumbria, LA9 6EA 1.90 Miles
Castle Taxis 01539 726233 Unit 25 Dockray Hall Road, Kendal, Cumbria, LA9 4RU 1.94 Miles
Lady Cab 01539 735086 49 Sparrowmire La, Kendal, Cumbria, LA9 5PU 1.98 Miles
K Cars 01539 731000 Stricklandgate, Kendal, Cumbria, LA9 4RA 2.25 Miles
Crown Taxis 01539 732181 42 Kirkbarrow, Kendal, Cumbria, LA9 5DE 2.75 Miles
Ace Taxis 01539 733430 38 Milnthorpe Rd, Kendal, Cumbria, LA9 5AU 2.77 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Mealbank Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Skelsmergh Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Shap Road Industrial Estate Collection Today available until:17:30 Weekday Last Collection:17:30 Saturday Last Collection:12:15 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Shap Road Industrial Estate Collection Today available until:17:30 Weekday Last Collection:17:30 Saturday Last Collection:12:30
Morrisons Collection Today available until:17:30 Weekday Last Collection:17:30 Saturday Last Collection:11:45 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Oak Bank Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Garth Row Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Docker Garth Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Selside Vicarage Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Patton Bridge Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Whinfell Drive Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Shap Road Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Appleby Road Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Sedbergh Drive Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Sandylands Post Office Collection Today available until:16:45 Weekday Last Collection:16:45 Saturday Last Collection:11:45 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Station House Surgery 01539 722660	Station House Surgery Station Road Kendal Cumbria LA9 6SA
Captain French Surgery 01539 720241	The Gillinggate Centre Gillinggate Kendal Cumbria LA9 4JE
Captain French Surgery - Covid Local Vaccination Service	The Gillinggate Centre Gillinggate Kendal LA9 4JE
Captain French Surgery - Covid Local Vaccination Service 2	The Gillinggate Centre Gillinggate Kendal LA9 4JE
Dr Howse 01539 722124	Helme Chase Surgery Burton Road Kendal Cumbria LA9 7HR

Local Stores

Windermere
2 Oak Street
Windermere
Cumbria
LA23 1EN
01539 443021
Store Website
8.02 miles

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SPAR Sandylands
37
Sandylands Road
Sandylands
Kendal
LA9 6EU
01539 720909
Store Website
1.8 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Companion Care (Kendal) Ltd
Inside Pets At Home Unit 4, South Lakeland Retail Park Kingston Lisle Kendal Cumbria LA9 6DU 01539742910 kendal@vets4pets.com 1.26 miles

Animals Treated
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Highgate Vets At Beezon Road
Unit 1 Beezon Road Trading Estate Beezon Road Kendal Cumbria LA9 6BW 01539 887988 enquiries@highgate-vets.co.uk Website 1.95 miles
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Highgate Veterinary Clinic
173 Highgate Kendal Cumbria LA9 4EN 01539 721344 enquiries@highgate-vets.co.uk Website 2.51 miles
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Forrest Home Vets
Moresdale Hall East Lambrigg Kendal Cumbria LA8 0DH 01539 824707 admin@forresthomevets.com Website 2.96 miles

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Westmorland Veterinary Group
Riverside Business Park Natland Road Kendal Cumbria LA9 7SX 01539 722692 office@westmorland-vets.co.uk Website 3.08 miles
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Yan Farm Health Ltd
The Workshop Bleaze Farm Old Hutton Kendal Cumbria LA8 0LU 01539 327000 office@yanfarmhealth.co.uk Website 4.05 miles

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Local Dog Walks

Windermere
Windermere Lake Is 10.5 Miles Long, One Mile Wide And 220 Feet Deep, Making It The Largest Natural Lake In England. It Is Surrounded By Mountain Peaks And Villages, Including Bowness-On-Windermere. LA22 0LR 9.41 miles Take The B5285 From Hawkshead To Far Sawrey. Continue On Through Far Sawrey And Follow The Signs To Windermere.

Gummers How
Gummers How Carpark Staveley-In-Cartmel Lancashire 10.53 miles Gummers How Carpark Staveley-In-Cartmel, Ulverston La12 8Nw

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Skelghyll Woods
A Walk Through Woodlands, With Views Over Lake Windermere. LA22 0DH 11.30 miles From Ambleside, Take The A591 Towards Windermere. Turn Into The Car Park On The Edge Of Ambleside, On The Left Next To The Fisherbeck Hotel.

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High Dam
High Dam Is A Picturesque Tarn Close To Finsthwaite And Lakeside At The Southern End Of Windermere. LA12 8BJ 11.65 miles Take The A590 From Newby Bridge, With Signs To Barrow-In-Furness And Ulverston. Take The Bridge Over The River Leven Toward Hawkshead. Head For Finsthwaite Village And The Car Park Located A Little To The North.

Rydal
A Lovely Linear Walk Which Passes Through The Grounds Of Rydal Hall. The Walk Goes On A Gradual Climb, Offering Views Of Lake Windermere. LA22 9LX 12.64 miles From Ableside, Take The A591 Towards Grasmere And Turn Left To Follow The Sign For Rydal Hall.

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Tarn Hows
A Circular Walk Amongst The Trees And Around The Edge Of The Water’S Edge Of The Tarn. LA22 0PP 12.82 miles From Ambleside, Take The B5286 To Hawkshead, Following The Signs To Hawkshead Hill, The Signs For Tarn Hows.

Weather Forecast

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Temp	-3°C	-3.5°C	-3.5°C	-3.6°C	-3.6°C	0.1°C	4.1°C	6.2°C	8.2°C	6.4°C	4.4°C	3.3°C
Feels Like	-5.8°C	-6°C	-5.5°C	-4.1°C	-6.3°C	-3.5°C	0.6°C	2.9°C	5.3°C	3.7°C	0.5°C	-0.9°C

Monday	00:00	02:00	04:00	06:00	08:00	10:00	12:00	14:00	16:00	18:00	20:00	22:00

	Clear	Clear	Clear	Clear	Overcast	Fog	Mist	Mist	Mist	Overcast	Overcast	Fog
Temp	2.3°C	1.7°C	1.7°C	1.7°C	1.7°C	2.2°C	3.1°C	3.8°C	4°C	3.9°C	4.1°C	7.4°C
Feels Like	-1.7°C	-2.1°C	-2.3°C	-2.2°C	-1.9°C	-1.1°C	-0.1°C	0.9°C	1.1°C	0.7°C	1.1°C	4.7°C

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