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Tour of Britain Women set to bring world-class cycling to Cumberland
Cumberland is gearing up for a spectacular day of professional cycling as the Lloyds Tour of Britain Women arrives in the county on Wednesday 19 August. The opening stage of Britain’s biggest professional women’s cycle race will start and finish in Cockermouth, with riders tackling a challenging 158.9km route through communities across west and north […]
Excitement builds for Solway Coast Cycling Festival
Excitement builds for Solway Coast Cycling Festival With only weeks to go until this year’s Cumberland Cobbler Solway Coast Cycling Festival, cycling enthusiasts are encouraging visitors to try out the packed programme of free activities. Following the success of last year’s event, closed circuit town centre racing returns to the pretty seaside town of Silloth […]
Maryport ARLFC: Bringing the joy of Rugby to everyone
Maryport ARLFC: Bringing the joy of Rugby to everyone to have fun, get fit and have a right good laugh. Once again, Maryport ARLFC is gearing up for another cup-winning year and no doubt would love to replicate the 1974 season, which saw the team unbeaten in that particular season 50 years ago. As the […]
Anyone for Tennis – Free Sessions are Ace
Anyone for Tennis – Free Sessions are Ace Family-friendly launch event for Penrith’s refurbished Castle Park tennis courts Crowds gathered at a bustling launch event last weekend to celebrate the opening of the newly refurbished tennis courts at Penrith Castle Park. Free family-friendly tennis activities offered players of all ages and abilities the chance to […]
World rowing champion for Lakeland RC
World rowing champion for Lakeland RC Gordon Jack, who rows for Keswick-based Lakeland Rowing Club, has won a gold medal at the World Rowing Masters Regatta. Nearly 1000 athletes from around the world, including former Olympians, took part in the annual four-day championship, hosted for the first time by South Africa. The regatta was […]
Muncaster Castle Run Report. September 16th 2023 by Emma Ryan
Muncaster Castle Run Report. September 16th 2023 by Emma Ryan Situated in the Western Lakes and overlooking the Esk Valley, Muncaster Castle has been home to the Pennington family for almost 800 years. The castle is a magnificent Grade 1 listed building set in around 70 acres of woodland, and with parts of the building […]
Big Jim heads to Maryport
Big Jim heads to Maryport Those who are mad for rugby league will know Big Jim and his big reputation; he is heading to Maryport Amateur Rugby League FC on May 27th as part of their fundraising Sportsman’s Dinner and Speakers Night. The night in question is all about securing the future of rugby league […]
Feed the Scrum – a West Cumbrian Rugby league project
The collaborative project will use comedy and improvisation to delve into the shared love of the game and talk about its importance within the West Cumbrian communities in a creative and enjoyable way. Predominantly participant-led, it will also touch upon the challenges of mental health and wellbeing within the local area, using comedy […]
Appeal To Save Workington Reds Nears Final Whistle
Feature photo: Oliver Garrett and Rebecca Wilson A fundraising appeal to help Workington AFC through their centenary year has raised thousands of pounds – but the club still needs help in these final days. The appeal ends on August 11th and was set up because the pandemic hit the club hard financially. The Reds had […]
Santa Claus is dashing to town
8th December You know Christmas is close when Carlisle’s streets fill with the ho-ho-ho’s of over 650 Santas. The Santa dash is a real laugh and great family fun day that raises money for Jigsaw, Cumbria’s Children’s Hospice. The dash is a joint initiative by Sport in Action, Carlisle Tri Club, DH runners and gives […]
