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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 […]
Carlisle’s Gannen up?
Carlisle’s Gannen up? Is Carlisle United going up this year? Well, one local band, The Watterwucks, is crossing their fingers and stating as much with their latest release, ‘Carlisle’s Gannen Up’. In the process they hope to raise lots of cash for Carlisle Food Bank. The anthemic, punky single was originally written and recorded 20 […]
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 […]
Football For Everyone at Winscales Pan Disability Football Club
Winscales Pan Disability Football Club are on the lookout for players aged sixteen and over for the upcoming season. “The season runs from March until October,” said Jonathan Ostle. “And we play in a league every second Tuesday of the month at Carlisle’s Richard Rose Academy. We’ll hire community transport to travel through as a […]
Has United Got What It Takes To Survive And Prosper?
Words by Ross Brewster Photos by Mark Fuller “A good squad who are not doing themselves justice,” or put more bluntly, a squad that looks not nearly good enough, even for League Two. That’s the question troubling Carlisle United’s faithful with the first part of the season over. Director of football David Holdsworth, in an […]
A Haven in Africa
Whitehaven may have recently been promoted to the Championship but they are also playing a part in the new Nigeria Rugby League thanks to their partnership with Lagos Haven. Super League giants like Leeds, Wakefield and London Broncos are involved with the new 8 team league and Haven have become the only Championship side to […]
Ben Stokes – World Cup Wonder
Ben Stokes – World Cup Wonder Cricket may not be the number one sport in Cumbria but it has taken centre stage across the country this summer and local lad, Ben Stokes, has been right at its heart. Not many Cumbrians can lay claim to winning a World Cup but Ben’s dashing 84 in the […]
Game Of Patience May Be Needed
By Ross Brewster CARLISLE United manager Steven Pressley was no doubt attempting to bring a sense of perspective to his side’s inconsistent start to the season when he remarked: “What we have to remember is that this is a building process for us and we are a brand new team.” However, Pressley will be as […]
Diff-Ability sport information day to be held on August 27th in Carlisle
Cumbria parent Carer Forum have arranged a Diff-Ability sport information day which is being held at Carlisle Youth Zone on August 27th, between 11am and 4pm. There will be lots of free taster activities to take part in, including climbing walls, Mass participation dance class, football, rebound and more!! The Diff-Ability sport Information day is […]
