Carlisle Guide 37 Issue November / December
A Word from the Editor
Thank you for helping us celebrate our sixth birthday!
Yes, it’s six years we’ve been publishing the Carlisle Guide magazine, showcasing all that is great in the city. And of course, with the countdown to Christmas getting underway, there’s plenty to unwrap in this issue.
As autumn draws in, you’ll notice that the city centre has been given an extra touch of sparkle. Glowing right through from October until February, tree-lined avenues of light are creating that special winter shopping atmosphere and hopefully encouraging everyone to support local businesses. With over 48,000 winter lights illuminating the city centre, Carlisle shines bright at this time of year.
It looks set to be another cracking season as all the annual festivities return, kicking off with the highly-anticipated lights switch-on, on Sunday 19 November and soon after, the magical Christmas markets. Not to mention all of the music, pantos and general Yuletide entertainment coming up.
But to keep the festive fatigue at bay, we’ve got a healthy dose of our usual juicy features too. From puppet theatres to rock clubs, we celebrate some inspiring local ventures, catch up with talented creatives and get a glimpse of the extraordinary Roman remains uncovered at Carlisle Cricket Club.
I’d also like to take this opportunity to mention Carlisle Foodbank, who are looking for seasonal donations from the community (think advent calendars and festive fare), to go to local families over the holiday. Turn to page 75 to find out how you can give something back this year. Let’s make sure everyone has a very Merry Christmas.
See you next year!
Sarah x
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