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Eden Valley Hospice: Your unwanted furniture can make a difference
Every day the sale of furniture and household items helps Eden Valley Hospice and Jigsaw, Cumbria’s Children’s Hospice to provide the highest standards of care, support and activities to people with life-limiting illnesses. Since opening in 2015 the Eden Valley Hospice and Jigsaw Furniture Shop on Madford Retail Park, Carlisle, has proven to be a […]
Enter Elegance with Gates & Railings
Peter Calvin of Gates & Railings first started serving West Cumbria in 1991 and with over 25 years of experience in the industry, you can be sure you’re getting a professional touch. Gates, railings, fire escapes and balconies are all made to an excellent standard before being galvanised and painted to prevent rusting. Peter also […]
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 […]
Blooming Lovely – Top tips from Oakhurst Garden Centre
After a long winter we turn our attention back to the outdoors. Our gardens have been ignored since we tidied them up in the autumn but with summer just around the corner a bit of preparation is essential. The team at Oakhurst Garden Centre in Cockermouth share their top tips for this time of year. […]
Our bugs, birds and beasts need you!
Wildlife gardens We realise that we need to do our bit to help native wildlife but not many people know we need to protect their food sources too. When I was a kid, a drive in the summer with my parents would produce a dazzling array of bugs splattered over the windshield. Have you […]
Landlords need to get energy efficient
Buy to let investors in England and Wales who own particularly cold homes are being targeted by new regulations. Since April this year, landlords who own some of the coldest privately rented homes have been required to improve these properties with energy efficiency measures where support is available to cover the costs. But new measures announced […]
Croft View Construction set their sights on 2019
When it comes to the building trade no two jobs are ever alike. They are all unique and each project needs to be considered carefully and approached in a way that will best suit the customer’s needs. There’s no such thing as a small job because what many may consider a minor alteration could be […]
There’s No Place Like Home
Home is where the heart is, which is why Home Lettings Cumbria Ltd. specialise in residential lettings of all shapes and sizes, in locations throughout Carlisle and the surrounding areas. Originally part of established Carlisle Estate Agent company, Homesearch, about a year ago, under the direction of Barbara Barker – who had been with the […]
Happy Campers Keep Their Caravans Safe With Blue Flame
With caravanning season just around the corner have you checked if yours is gas safe? With the Bank Holiday bringing with it the hope of warmer weather, many caravaners will be taking full advantage of the long weekend and stealing a few days away in their home away from home. But after months of neglect […]
Carrs Billington Have Just the Right Tool for the Job
Whether the outdoors is your hobby or your profession, Carrs Billington have got just the right tool for the job. Now in its 15th year, the Cockermouth branch of Carrs Billington is the go-to place for any rural dweller in west Cumbria. The agricultural suppliers are there to help you get a handle on your outdoor jobs this spring – with […]
