Carlisle Guide Issue 40 May – June
A Word From The Editor
The next couple of months will see the arrival of an iconic art installation in Carlisle, commercial flights take off from the airport and I swear I could smell freshly cut grass as I left the office the other day. Things are looking up.
Last month over 100 local people turned up to an open day held by English Heritage for aspiring volunteers, needed to help welcome visitors when the Weeping Window arrives in the city at the end of May. This overwhelming response gives some indication of the anticipation that is building for the installation of thousands of poppies at Carlisle Castle.
As just one of four UK cities to host the display this year, we have a unique opportunity. Not only to experience an iconic piece of art first hand, but also to really reflect on and commemorate the centenary of the First World War coming to an end.
Over the six weeks that the Weeping Window is in place, the sculpture looks set to bring thousands of visitors to Carlisle, possibly even some that have not been before, which can only mean good things for our local economy and independent businesses. Which leads me nicely onto the fact that also in this issue we are celebrating our local market and all of the independent traders who make it great. Could you swap the weekly supermarket shop for a browse of your local Market Hall?
The Carlisle Guide wouldn’t exist – and I certainly wouldn’t be here writing this – if it wasn’t for those local companies who believe in us. In return we promised to showcase the best of the city and support its many independent businesses. Living in the Amazon-age, it is more important than ever to help them thrive. If you don’t use it you lose it and what a great loss that would be.
As we head into summer (hurrah!) we’ve got everything you need to make it a sunny one. From the live music, festivals and events lined up for the coming months, to your new season wardrobe, to the cocktails to sip in the garden as you get the lowdown on everything going on in Carlisle this May/June. Enjoy!
Sarah
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