Preparations underway for Carlisle Fireshow
Preparations are underway for this year’s Cumberland Council Fireshow – set to take place in Bitts Park, Carlisle on Saturday 2 November. The centre piece bonfire is now under construction and more than 2,000 spectacular sparkling fireworks, set to music, will also light up the sky. The sparkling event will start at 6.30pm and will […]
YOUNG CHEF OF THE YEAR TO BE ANNOUNCED
The Hundith Hill Hotel in Lorton Vale will be a busy place on Monday, May 13th, as chefs and students descend en masse to mark a culinary celebration and experience the finest flavours of Cumbria at the prestigious DeliFresh Ltd. winners event. Hosted by Taste of the Lakes, a revered Cumbrian family-run business renowned […]
LGBTQ+ Adoption & Fostering Week Events
Cumbria Fostering is inviting members of the LGBT community to consider whether they could change the life of vulnerable children during LGBTQ+ Adoption & Fostering Week, which returns next week. The annual awareness week, which runs from March 4 to 10, is organised by charity New Family Social, the UK’s peer-support charity for LGBTQ+ adopters, foster […]
Thousands visit The Light District
The Light District: Crown and Coronation event in Carlisle has been hailed a resounding success after attracting thousands of visitors. More than 4,500 people marvelled at the spectacular sound and light show, held at Carlisle Cathedral and Carlisle Castle last week. The event brought the splendour of the Crown Jewels – 300 miles from their […]
The Light District: national Crown and Coronation event gets underway in Carlisle
A spectacular sound and light show is now underway in Carlisle and event organiser, Cumberland Council, is recommending visitors get their tickets soon. Tickets are selling fast for the event which brings the splendour of the Crown Jewels – 300 miles from their home at the Tower of London – to some of the most […]
Prestigious award win for Cumbria Fostering film
Cumbria Fostering has won two prestigious awards for its participation in ‘Any Of Us’ – a short film encouraging people from all backgrounds to become a foster carer. The fostering film won the ‘Best Collaboration’ and ‘Best Creative Comms’ categories at the comms2point0 UnAwards which recognises excellence in public sector communications at a ceremony held […]
The Cocker Bridge in Cockermouth is set to reopen
The Cocker Bridge in Cockermouth is set to reopen to traffic later this week. Once reopened, it will provide two-way traffic and will be managed by traffic lights. It will provide full access over the bridge which currently is restricted to pedestrians only. Work will get underway tomorrow morning (Wednesday 13 December) to construct a […]
Winner of the Best Acoustic Act at last weeks Scottish Alternative Music Awards comes to Rosehill
Rosehill is proud to present Alice Faye, winner of the Winner of the Best Acoustic Act at last weeks Scottish Alternative Music Awards. Alice Faye makes her Rosehill debut alongside a carefully curated selection of singer/songwriters to help celebrate the season and lift your winter blues. Alice Faye has one of those rare, super-commanding voices. In […]
Carlisle’s Roman Bathhouse Project wins three prestigious awards
Carlisle’s Roman Bathhouse Project wins three prestigious awards The ongoing community excavation and exhibition project of Carlisle’s Roman Bathhouse, Uncovering Roman Carlisle (URC), has won three prestigious national awards. URC won awards from the Council for British Archaeology (CBA) and the Society for Museum Archaeology last week. URC was nominated by the Council for British […]
Paws-itively Successful Santa Paws Event Raises Funds for Local Animal Charity
Paws-itively Successful Santa Paws Event Raises Funds for Local Animal Charity Caledonia Park Designer Outlet in Gretna is wagging its tail with delight as it announces the resounding success of this year’s Santa Paws event, held on Sunday 19th November. Held in partnership with Oak Tree Animals Charity, the paw-some event welcomed an incredible pack […]
