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West Cumbria is bursting with creativity & inspiration: IMAGINE FESTIVAL 2026
West Cumbria is bursting with creativity & inspiration …there’s something going on!!! IMAGINE FESTIVAL 2026 Saturday 25th & Sunday 26th April | 11am-5pm, Whitehaven Town Centre The Imagine Festival brings together artistic work by and for the people of West Cumbria, through the theme of togetherness. All ages and walks of life are represented, highlighting […]
What a great time to be a kid! Celebrate Easter half-term at The Beacon Museum
A GREAT TIME TO BE A KID! Celebrate Easter half-term at The Beacon Museum. by Danni Murphy This Easter half-term, the Beacon Museum is packed with fun and family-friendly activities. From 30th March – 10th April, 2026, children can join Beakid’s Easter-themed workshops on 30th March, running on various dates until the 10th of April. […]
‘Concepts of 10’ art exhibition comes to Wetheral this Easter.
WETHERAL GOES CONTEMPORARY ‘Concepts of 10’ art exhibition comes to Wetheral this Easter. by Danni Murphy Wetheral Community Centre will host the ‘Concepts of 10’ Contemporary Art Exhibition this Easter weekend, from 3 to 6 April 2026, the exhibition brings together ten local and regional artists to create a diverse and immersive showcase of contemporary […]
Lights, Camera, Action: Historic backdrops bring student film to life in Whitehaven.
Lights, Camera, Action Historic backdrops bring student film to life in Whitehaven. by Danni Murphy Last summer, when the weather decided to play nice, Whitehaven played host to El Galeon Andalusia, a replica of a 16th century Spanish Galleon which docked in Whitehaven harbour for a week. And what a sight it was indeed; thousands […]
Workington Town Council announces new partnership with Everyone Here to deliver 2026 Events Programme
Workington Town Council announces new partnership with Everyone Here to deliver 2026 Events Programme Workington Town Council is delighted to announce a new partnership with Everyone Here, an arts organisation led by community groups such as the Jury for Joy and funded by Arts Council England’s Creative People and Places to work throughout West Cumbria. […]
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, […]
Prism Arts’ Emma Evans and Stuart Irving are exhibiting across the North this Spring
Prism Arts Exhibiting Across the North This Spring Disability arts organisation celebrates as Emma Evans and Stuart Irving secure major exhibition opportunities at galleries in Sheffield and Kendal Prism Arts, a disability arts organisation based in Carlisle, is proud to announce that two of its studio artists — Emma Evans and Stuart Irving — are […]
Sing for Fun: An Afternoon of Singing for Adults!
Sing for Fun: An Afternoon of Singing for Adults! Join the Rocket Theatre crew for a lively and enjoyable afternoon of singing at Sing for Fun, a fundraiser benefiting Cosmic Studios CIC! This event which takes place on March 1st, at Stanwix Theatre, promises to be a fantastic gathering for adults of all abilities who […]
Good vibes, good folk and great music, everybody is welcome at The Source Collective
THE SOURCE COLLECTIVE Good vibes, good folk and great music, everybody is welcome at The Source. by Danni Murphy The Source Collective is a grassroots music and arts venue located at Atlas Works in Denton Holme, Carlisle. Since coming under new management in 2021, it has developed into a thriving, community-focused events and arts hub. […]
Maryport Arts & Literature Festival returns to Senhouse Roman Museum for 2026
Light Over Water: Stories of Discovery Maryport Arts & Literature Festival returns to Senhouse Roman Museum for 2026. by Danni Murphy Maryport’s much-loved Arts and Literature Festival returns each year, bringing inspiring stories, fresh ideas, and creative voices to the historic Senhouse Roman Museum. Known for its thoughtful themes and diverse programme of talks, readings, […]
