Independent Supported Living
Enjoy Independent Supported Living at The Fairbank Society in Kirkby Lonsdale.
Enhance your independence
At The Fairbank Society, we provide a supportive environment for older people seeking a rewarding independent lifestyle. Enjoy a carefree existence with no worries about doing the cooking, cleaning and laundry, or keeping on top of the garden. Enjoy your time browsing the wide selection of independent shops on Main Street, strolling round our beautiful gardens or taking a book to read on one of the many sheltered seating areas. If you wish to join in with some of the activities we arrange over the year, then feel free to do so, but equally your time is your own to do as you please. Taking on a tenancy with us means you can come and go as you wish, taking a holiday without worrying about your home while you are away is a definite plus point.
Our Team
Janet Farrington
Manager
Dot and Lucy
Housekeepers
Alison and Fiona
Admin / Cooking
Janine, Ken, Sally, Maggie, Tina, Joan and Johanna
Cooking
Lynn, Emma and Karen
Cleaning
Events
Bring your knitting and join us for a coffee and biscuits.
All welcome to come and join us. Refreshments on a strawberry theme will be served throughout the afternoon. Staff and Trustees will be on hand to answer questions about our Supported Living Scheme and may be able to show people around the comfortable living accommodation that could be available.
A talk by one of our trustees, Gill Sykes on her trip to the Azores.
Services
Cooking
We have a wonderful group of cooks who provide a two course lunch and a lighter option tea on a daily basis. We use top quality ingredients from local suppliers. We stock the residents' larder with breakfast items to choose from, residents can then select what they wish, and take it to eat in their rooms at a time to suit them.
Cleaning
Residents' rooms are cleaned by our in house team on a specified day of the week, so the resident will always know when their cleaner is coming.
Laundry
We will launder your personal clothing items and bedding on an allocated day whilst you relax and spend your time how you would wish to.
Gardening
Our beautiful gardens and lawns are a wonderful place to sit and relax for our residents. We also take advantage when the sun is shining to host afternoon teas and celebrate special days in the garden.
Suppliers
Our Town
A few pictures of the beautiful scenery within walking distance of The Fairbank Society
Contact Form
- The Fairbank Society, Fairbank, Kirkby Lonsdale, Carnforth, LA6 2BD, England, UK
- +44-15242 71077
- manager@fairbanksociety.com
- Mon-Fri - 08:30-16:30
Registered Charity Number 258882
F.A.Q.
Does the monthly rental include everything ?
The only additional cost to the resident would be a private phone line or subscription to additional TV services such as Netflix or Sky.
Is there internet access available ?
In 2023, we invested significantly on our broadband infrastructure, for both wi-fi and ethernet connections. There is a B4RN connection in each room We also host the B4RN cabinet for the area.
Are there amenities close to Fairbank ?
Yes, very much so. Just down the road, a short walk away is St Mary's Church. There are many benches positioned in the grounds, so potential for a nice rest before walking through the gates and on to Main Street, and our lovely shopping street with newsagent, card shop, butchers, clothes shops, charity shops post office and gift shops. We also have Boots the Chemist, and famous high street brands FatFace and Edge of the World. There is a Booths supermarket, and a Spar shop. The Doctors surgery is a short walk away, and we also have a local dentist. There are several very popular coffee shops, and many different styles of pub. In fact, pretty much everything you could wish for on a daily basis, is in Kirkby Lonsdale.
What transport services are available in Kirkby Lonsdale ?
There is a bus service which runs to a timetable to Kendal and beyond. There is also a volunteer car service, which can be booked if you have a medical appointment to attend. There is a small mileage charge for this and as it is run by volunteer drivers, booking is made by telephone and is on a first come, first served basis.
Is Kirkby Lonsdale a nice place to live ?
Awarded top place in The Sunday Times’ ˜Best Places to Live 2019‘ (North West), Kirkby Lonsdale is a picturesque market town on the edge of the Yorkshire Dales National Park. With beautiful walks and easy access to the Lake District, Yorkshire Dales and the Forest of Bowland, Kirkby Lonsdale is a very desirable place to live.
The town itself has a thriving community with excellent amenities including, restaurants, shops, a supermarket, and primary and secondary schools. A charter market and farmers’ market run every Thursday and the town hosts several festivals throughout the year.
The town itself has a thriving community with excellent amenities including, restaurants, shops, a supermarket, and primary and secondary schools. A charter market and farmers’ market run every Thursday and the town hosts several festivals throughout the year.
Expression of interest
Please fill in this short form if you are interested in becoming a resident.
Brochure
If you would like a physical copy of our brochure, please use the contact form.
Vacancies
Honorary Treasurer
The Fairbank Society is seeking a new Trustee to take over the role of Honorary Treasurer. The Society, a registered charity, has been providing sheltered living to some 24 residents in Kirkby Lonsdale for the past 55 years. The role involves carrying out all financial activities of the Society which has an annual turnover of £500k. Further information can be obtained from the present Honorary Treasurer, Iain Bride at imbride@me.com or 07729 888829.
Emergency overnight sleep-in cover
The Fairbank Society
Emergency Cover Sleepover role at The Fairbank Society, Kirkby Lonsdale.
The Fairbank Society is seeking to employ a person/s to provide overnight Fire Alarm cover for their remotely monitored alarm system in their Supported Living site for Older Independent people in Kirkby Lonsdale. This will be a role on a rota which involves a sleep in service on site. A staff flat solely for use when on rota is provided.
The role can be fulfilled by someone who does not have work commitments every day and is looking for a small amount of extra income or someone who doesn’t work currently and feels that this would fit with other household/family commitments. They would need to be reliable and trustworthy and have some experience of working or engaging with older people. There could be an opportunity to combine some light cooking with the role to enable the person to form a rapport with our residents, which would enhance the role for both parties.
Although this is a role with responsibilities, our history of call outs shows that the sleep-in person is disturbed overnight rarely. However, in the event that they were disturbed, a calm and organised response would be essential.
If you feel you would like more information on this role, please send an email to manager@fairbanksociety.com or phone 015242 71077
Emergency Cover Sleepover role at The Fairbank Society, Kirkby Lonsdale.
The Fairbank Society is seeking to employ a person/s to provide overnight Fire Alarm cover for their remotely monitored alarm system in their Supported Living site for Older Independent people in Kirkby Lonsdale. This will be a role on a rota which involves a sleep in service on site. A staff flat solely for use when on rota is provided.
The role can be fulfilled by someone who does not have work commitments every day and is looking for a small amount of extra income or someone who doesn’t work currently and feels that this would fit with other household/family commitments. They would need to be reliable and trustworthy and have some experience of working or engaging with older people. There could be an opportunity to combine some light cooking with the role to enable the person to form a rapport with our residents, which would enhance the role for both parties.
Although this is a role with responsibilities, our history of call outs shows that the sleep-in person is disturbed overnight rarely. However, in the event that they were disturbed, a calm and organised response would be essential.
If you feel you would like more information on this role, please send an email to manager@fairbanksociety.com or phone 015242 71077