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Festival of Curious Things coming to Workington town centre
Festival of Curious Things coming to Workington town centre A free family event packed with entertainment, activities and street performances will take place in Workington town centre on Saturday 12 September. Running from 10am to 5pm, Cumberland Council’s Festival of Curious Things will transform Murray Road and the surrounding town centre with a mix of […]
Eden Valley Hospice and Jigsaw invite the community to remember, reflect and take on new challenges
A LASTING TRIBUTE TO THOSE WE LOVE Eden Valley Hospice and Jigsaw invite the community to remember, reflect and take on new challenges. by Danni Murphy Eden Valley Hospice and Jigsaw are inviting the community to support their vital work through a series of meaningful events that offer opportunities to remember loved ones, celebrate life […]
A new chapter for Bitts Park Lodge
BITTS PARK LODGE A New Chapter… by Stephen Murphy Bitts Park Lodge, situated in Bitts park, has been in a sorry state for many years; however, with lots of chatter, lots of will and lots of fight, a plan has been pulled together. Stephen Dunn, Community Engagement Officer from Cumberland Council, has been instrumental in […]
Tour de France Trophy to join Tour of Britain celebrations in Cockermouth
Tour de France Trophy to join Tour of Britain celebrations in Cockermouth Residents and visitors have another chance to get up close to the Tour de France Grand Départ Trophy when it visits the Cockermouth stage of the 2026 Lloyds Tour of Britain Women. The trophy will be on display in the event fan zone […]
The Muncaster Fringe 2026: Arts Take Over On The West Coast This August
The Muncaster Fringe 2026: Arts Take Over On The West Coast This August Following the success of a week of events in August 2025, the Muncaster Fringe returns this August, this time for a whole month! Proudly supported using public funding by the National Lottery through Arts Council England, The Muncaster Fringe 2026 is a […]
Carlisle Ambassadors Celebrates Milestone 900th Member as Network Continues to Grow
Carlisle Ambassadors Celebrates Milestone 900th Member as Network Continues to Grow Carlisle Ambassadors is delighted to announce that it has welcomed its 900th member, marking another significant milestone in the growth of the city’s thriving ambassador network. The 900th member is Currys Business Carlisle, joining hundreds of individuals, businesses and organisations committed to championing Carlisle […]
Plans submitted for Leconfield Hub
Plans submitted for Leconfield Hub Plans for a multimillion-pound industrial hub, located at the heart of the Leconfield Estate in Cleator Moor, have been approved. Cumberland Council and the Industrial Solutions Hub (iSH) put forward the application for the iSH Hub – a new, flexible innovation building designed to support start‑up and early‑stage businesses focused upon […]
Eden Valley Hospices’ Garden of Memories brings care and comfort to local families
Garden of Memories brings care and comfort to local families This August, give a gift in support of Eden Valley Hospice and Jigsaw, Cumbria’s Children’s Hospice, remember your loved ones through their annual Garden of Memories event. This annual event means a lot to local families who would like to remember those who made a […]
WHITEHAVEN WEEKENDER: A new two-day festival combining Harbour Fest and Pride by the Harbourside
WHITEHAVEN WEEKENDER A new two-day festival combining Harbour Fest and Pride by the Harbourside. by Danni Murphy Whitehaven Weekender 29th – 30th August 2026 | Whitehaven Harbour For many in West Cumbria, a bank holiday weekend in Whitehaven means a busy harbour, waterside cafés and bars, and the familiar sense of the town at its […]
It’s Show Time: Your Guide to Cumbria’s Agricultural Shows in 2026
IT’S SHOW TIME! Tradition, community and an all round great day out! by Danni Murphy Agricultural shows are about far more than cattle rings and sheep pens. Across Cumbria each summer, these events bring together farming, community, tradition, and entertainment in a way few other occasions can. Visitors can expect to see an incredible variety […]
