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Sawyers Construction launch Kates Beck development in Scotby
With open countryside on its doorstep, Kates Beck in Scotby couldn’t be more perfectly placed. Nestled amongst the imposing beauty of the Cumbrian countryside only 5 minutes drive to the historic city of Carlisle. Kates Beck is an attractive development of thoughtfully planned 4 and 5 bedroom family homes. Homes that benefit from Sawyers […]
St Nicholas Gardens – Whitehaven in Bloom
Saint Nicholas Gardens It’s fair to say that tough economic times had led to reduced council budgets. And while social media has given us all a platform to voice our displeasure at the changes wrought in our towns, it can be easy to get hung up on the negatives and gloss over the positives when […]
Lights, Camera… Alhambra
Alhambra Cinema Heritage cinemas are enjoying a revival in the UK at the minute. They provide something the giant complexes can’t offer. In a world of screens and machines, people still enjoy the simple pleasure of old fashioned experiences and personal service. “A night at the Alhambra in Keswick is not a mock retro experience.” […]
Let’s Go to Workington – Big events on the way
Workington Town Council are hosting Workington Go on the 18th of May, followed by Party in the Park the weekend after. Workington Go is a chance for young people to get out and participate in diverse activities they normally might not have a chance to. Activities are completely free although some require booking as there […]
An unchanged but much loved ancient tradition
The origin of Uppies and Downies is lost to history now. There are plenty of theories why the event came to be part of Workington’s folklore but it’s universally agreed that no one really knows. That’s the special thing about the Easter event, it’s just always been around. The first reference to Uppies and Downies […]
Things get solved with volunteers involved
The Carlisle Countryside Volunteer Team is an enthusiastic group who meet every Monday to carry out practical conservation tasks around Carlisle. The team plays an important role in the conservation of the city’s countryside sites as they carry out tasks such as hay meadow management, coppicing, footpath management, pond management and boardwalk construction. According to […]
Family Fun and Plenty of Colour this Summer
Whitehaven Town Council have a series of family friendly events lined up for this summer. With a great town centre location, a rejuvenated St Nicholas’ Gardens will play host to hands-on, family fun days like Model Making Competitions on the 31st of May to Paper Airplane Competitions on the 20th of July. People are free […]
Shining a Light on Maryport
Maryport’s rich history has been highlighted in a new work of art on the harbourside. Part of Maryport’s charm is its heritage. A stroll around the cobbled streets will uncover Roman origins, a maritime past and a whole host of famous figures. Now a stunning new sculpture has been installed, showcasing the town […]
Visitors Flock To Copeland In Their Millions
TOURISM business is booming in Copeland with visitor figures soaring to 3.62 million. A new report produced by Cumbria Tourism and Copeland Borough Council shows visitors flocked to Copeland in 2017, a 4.6 per cent increase on 2016. Figures show £175.9 million was generated within the local economy through visitor and tourism business expenditure. Out […]
Whitehaven Market Place: Tradition And Resurgence
A combination of historical preservation and the addition of brand new business have breathed new life into Whitehaven Market Place. For hundreds of years, Whitehaven Market Place has been at the heart of life in the town. Since 1660, when Whitehaven was granted its market charter, every Thursday and Saturday the street would come alive, […]
