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Cumbria Guide Book Club July/August 2026
Cumbria Guide Book Club July/August 2026 If you have a new book coming out or have recently published, then do get in touch to be featured in future editions of The Book Club, email: [email protected] Classic Bakes by Sarah Samuels Classic Bakes by Sarah Samuels is a collection of more than 80 traditional cakes, biscuits, […]
SARAH’S SLICE: Lime & Coconut Loaf Cake Recipe
LIME & COCONUT LOAF CAKE Recipe courtesy; ‘Sarah’s Slice: Classic Bakes’, by Sarah Samuels Publication Date: 24th October, 2026. “This is one of my most popular café bakes and a recipe I was often asked to share. I also used to sell this at the local market, and it was always well received! It’s made […]
CLASSIC BAKES: Sarah Samuels’ new cookbook is a celebration of homemade comfort and tradition
CLASSIC BAKES Sarah Samuels’ new cookbook is a celebration of homemade comfort and tradition. Brought to you by Sarah’s Slice author Sarah Samuels, Classic Bakes is a heartfelt celebration of the cakes, biscuits, puddings and preserves that bring people together. Packed with more than 80 recipes, this charming collection combines much loved classics with treasured […]
HEADS WILL ROLL: Echoes of an Iron Age mystery hidden in Cumbria’s carved stone heads.
HEADS WILL ROLL Echoes of an Iron Age mystery hidden in Cumbria’s carved stone heads. by Paul Eastham Two thousand sinister carved stone heads have been found in Cumbria and the north. What on earth are they? Sceptics argue the sculptures are too crude to have a profound meaning. But Iron Age specialists say the […]
Cumbria Guide Book Club: May/June 2026
Cumbria Guide Book Club May/June 2026 From sweeping travel adventures and atmospheric historical fiction to gripping mysteries and emotional family dramas, this collection offers something for every reader. Whether you’re looking for your next page-turner, or simply love discovering new stories, we hope these titles inspire your next great read… If you have a new […]
KING ARTHUR: The man, the myth, the legend..?
THE MAN, THE MYTH, THE LEGEND? King Arthur was a northern warrior, new study suggests. by Paul Eastham King Arthur was real. He fought and died in Cumbria, academic claims. Something stunning has happened in British history. Fifty years ago, the academic profession decided the legendary Dark Ages hero King Arthur never lived. But now […]
Cumbria Guide Book Club: March/April 2026
CUMBRIA GUIDE BOOK CLUB March/April 2026 This month, the Cumbria Guide Book Club highlights a diverse selection of new and noteworthy reads that celebrate history, storytelling, and personal journeys. From gripping real-life tales of justice and resilience to magical legends and remarkable archaeological discoveries, there is something for every reader to explore and enjoy. If […]
Celebrating stories and creativity – Cumbria Book Festival comes to Whitehaven, Sat 21st March!
CELEBRATING STORIES AND CREATIVITY Cumbria Book Festival comes to Whitehaven. by Danni Murphy Book lovers, aspiring writers, and creative minds are warmly invited to the Cumbria Book Festival on Saturday 21st March, from 10am to 4pm at The Solway Hall in Whitehaven. This exciting new festival will bring together talented local authors, independent publishers, and […]
The Postal Paths: Walking in the footsteps of Cumbria’s postal heroes
WALKING IN THE FOOTSTEPS OF CUMBRIA’S POSTAL HEROES Honouring Cumbrian postal heroes on the County’s hidden trails. by Danni Murphy Whitehaven author Alan Cleaver is bringing Cumbria’s hidden postal history to life with his new book, The Postal Paths, published on 24 April 2026. The book celebrates the long, often rugged routes once walked and […]
Cumbria Book Festival Comes to Whitehaven This March
Cumbria Book Festival Comes to Whitehaven This March Book lovers, aspiring writers, and creative minds are invited to attend the Cumbria Book Festival on Saturday 21st March, taking place from 10:00am to 4:00pm at The Solway Hall. This exciting event will bring together local authors, publishers, and creatives from across the region for a full day celebrating books, […]
