Kirkby Lonsdale
Members of our Community may have seen the news that a major fire has damaged the centre of Kirkby Lonsdale. Tragically one man died in the blaze. We offer our sincere condolences to the family.
The fire could not have come at a worse time for traders in this historic market town. Our thoughts are with those who have been affected. Here is the Fundraiser page for those who may wish to offer support.
I would like to highlight one in our community, an Old Sedberghian Josh Redmayne (H) who left School in 2017 to study jewellery in Birmingham’s Jewellery Quarter. In March 2024 Josh opened the doors of J.T.R. Jewellery in Kirkby Lonsdale. Now, after a successful launch and a good summer, his busy Christmas period had ground to an abrupt halt as the High Street closed whilst emergency services dealt with the situation.
He is a young entrepreneur, just setting out on his commercial journey. He will be helping out where he can in the town and, for the foreseeable future, will be donating 10% of sales for all nature pieces and bestsellers to help support those affected.
He hasn’t asked us to promote his business, as he is concerned more about the town than himself, but I know some may want to know more, and you can find the link to his business at www.jtrjewellery.co.uk or his Instagram page @j.t.r.jewellery.
Please note that there is also a Late Night Shopping event at junction 36 (Crooklands) on Wednesday 18th December to support all the businesses in Kirkby Lonsdale.
As I say, our thoughts are with those in Kirkby Lonsdale. We wish them well and hope that the scars heal soon.
Jan van der Velde