Do you remember when? What was in the South Cumbrian news 10, 25 & 50 years ago

10 YEARS AGO

Regulars at the Millom Knights Club raised £1,350 for Marie Curie Cancer Care from an auction, quiz and bingo sessions.

The Lakes School, at Troutbeck Bridge, was to receive £78,000 in sports funding from the Government to refurbish the school's tennis courts and cricket strip.

Up to 80 jobs were under threat as the University of Cumbria looked to cut its wage bill by £2.56m.

A terraced house in Nelson Street, Barrow, was offered for sale at £75,000. A semi-detached house at Barwood Grove, Barrow, was £128,000.

25 YEARS AGO

Dalton's branch of the TSB bank was to close in March with the staff moving to other branches. A petition was organised against the closure.

Actress and TV presenter Margi Clarke was bringing her stage comedy show to Ulverston Coronation Hall. Her show was part of 80th birthday celebrations for the venue.

Millom's former rural district council offices off Holborn Hill were to be demolished to make way for new homes.

Barrow's Derek Lyon was stepping down as chairman of the National Park voluntary wardens after 15 years.

50 YEARS AGO

Barrow Amateur Operatic Society was to present My Fair Lady at Barrow Public Hall.

You could earn 45p per hour as a motor mechanic working for R. W. Symons at the Abbey Road garage, Barrow. It was the town's main dealer for Vauxhall and Bedford vehicles.

The Queen's Scout Certificate was presented to Barrow's Howard Butcher, of the Abbey Methodist Scout Troop.