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Cumbrian filmmakers launch fundraising raffle and gig THIS FRIDAY for exciting new film!
Cumbrian filmmakers launch fundraising raffle and gig for exciting new film Film fans and prize seekers alike are being invited to take part in a new Cumbrian prize draw offering a range of sought-after rewards all while backing an ambitious new independent film project shooting locally this summer. Carlisle-based director Stuart Armstrong and Kendal-based producer […]
Heavenly Voices: Mighty Sound – Organ restoration project launches at Carlisle Cathedral
Heavenly Voices: Mighty Sound Organ restoration project launches at Carlisle Cathedral On Sunday 22 March, 2026, a historic project to restore and repair Carlisle Cathedral’s Father Willis organ was launched. Over the past 170 years, Carlisle Cathedral’s organ has evolved in response to changing musical fashions and liturgical needs. Today, it is a rare and […]
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 […]
100 Marathons, 100 days – with £100k to go til he hits another £1million, Gary ‘Marathon Man MBE’ is off again!
100 Marathons, 100 days With £100k to go til he hits another £1million, Gary’s off again! by Danni Murphy For most people, running a marathon is a once in a lifetime achievement. For Gary McKee, it is just another day and now he’s taking on another extraordinary challenge that could give Forrest Gump a run […]
Wickes Carlisle to Raise Funds for CALM with In-Store Charity Week
Wickes Carlisle to Raise Funds for CALM with In-Store Charity Week The Carlisle store of Wickes will host a week-long fundraising campaign in support of Campaign Against Living Miserably (CALM), a leading UK suicide prevention charity. The week-long event starts this Saturday at the Wickes, Duke Rd store in Carlisle and will run until 22 […]
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 […]
From Carlisle to the Sahara! A family adventure for Team Evie
From Carlisle to the Sahara! A family adventure for Team Evie by Danni Murphy A Cumbrian family is preparing to embark on the adventure of a lifetime — driving 8,500 miles from Carlisle to Dakar, Senegal, and back — all to raise funds for the incredible local charity Team Evie. The Sahara Desert Challenge will […]
Carlisle Fireshow 2025: Plea to support local charities
Carlisle Fireshow 2025: Plea to support local charities Visitors to this year’s Carlisle Fireshow are being asked to dig into the bottom of their pockets and support local charities. Although the event is free to attend, a charity collection is held each year. All donations go towards the Rotary in Carlisle (which donates most of […]
CORSETS & CAUSES: Carlisle’s Charity Basque Night for Breast Cancer Awareness Month!
CORSETS & CAUSES Carlisle’s Charity Basque Night by Danielle Murphy This October, Carlisle is set to host a very special evening in support of Breast Cancer Awareness Month and the UK’s leading breast cancer research and support charity, Breast Cancer Now. On Friday 18th October 2025, Club Britannia, Lowther Street, will open its doors for […]
Can You Help Us Save Lives? Beep Doctors Need Volunteers and Local Support
Can You Help Us Save Lives? Beep Doctors Need Volunteers and Local Support! We’re reaching out to our community — that’s you — because we need your help. As Beep Doctors (BASICS Cumbria), we’re a team of volunteer doctors who respond to serious medical emergencies across the region. We give our time and skills to […]
