Autumn 17
Preparations Underway For Sparkling Event
Preparations are underway for this Saturday’s (4 November) 30th anniversary Carlisle City Council Fireshow. Carlisle City Council staff, local volunteers and firework experts are setting the scene for the explosive event and are laying hundreds of pallets to create the bonfire build. This year’s Bitts Park Fireshow will be held on Saturday 4 November and will be celebrating its 30th anniversary. Themed on […]
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Last Chance to Visit the Cumbrian Artist of the Year 2017
The final five days of the Cumbrian Artist of the Year exhibition sees the C-Art Festival 2017 draw to a close. There are over 30 artists and 100 contemporary artworks showcasing the best of current Cumbrian Art in the exhibition. You can vote for your favourite artist as the ‘People’s Choice’, voting will close on […]
James Announce Manchester Albert Hall Benefit Show
JAMES are proud to announce an intimate and special one-off charity show at MANCHESTER ALBERT HALL on MONDAY 18 DECEMBER. AN INTIMATE EVENING WITH JAMES PLUS SPECIAL GUESTS will raise money for the WE LOVE MANCHESTER EMERGENCY FUND, an aid set up to help support people in the wake of the Manchester terror attack this […]
Hazel’s Striking Illustration Wins Top Award At Comic Art Fest
A Cumbrian university student has beaten off stiff competition to win a top award at this year’s Lakes International Comic Art Festival. Hazel Mason, 20, originally from Stoke-on-Trent and a third year BA (Hons) Illustration student at the University of Cumbria, entered the competition to depict renowned 1940s comic book character ‘The Spirit’ in the […]
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Remembrance Sunday in Harrington and Workington
Remembrance Sunday falls on the 12 November this year and the timings for the annual parades in Harrington and Workington have been confirmed. The parade in Harrington will assemble at 9.30am at the Royal British Legion on Salterbeck Road. The parade will process to St Mary’s Church on Rectory Close for a service at 10am […]
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October-Fest Is A Hit For Primary Schools
This month, Cumberland Football Association kicked off its Girls’ Primary School Football Programme for the 2017/18 season. The friendly festivals welcomed over 120 players from across the county to events taking place in Carlisle, Allerdale, Copeland and Eden. The Girls’ Primary School Football Programme offers girls in school years 3, 4, 5 and 6 the […]
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Round-up of Carlisle commemorative events 2017
A series of events will be held in the Carlisle area in the build up to Remembrance Sunday. They are all organised by the Royal British Legion, with the support of Carlisle City Council. They are open to public and include Laying of Poppy Crosses on War Graves in Carlisle Cemetery (the Service will be […]
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Lismore Guest House
Recently under new management, the Lismore Guest House offers a place of respite and relaxation in the centre of Whitehaven. Set in an old Victorian building, in the heart of historic town centre, the family run Guest House is the perfect place for a spot of recuperation on the Coast 2 Coast route. New owner […]
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Could Hypnobirthing Be Right For you?
Could Hypnobirthing Be Right For you? After the birth of her son, a west Cumbrian woman felt empowered to help other mums-to-be have a positive birthing experience. The term Hypnobirthing might bring a number of preconceptions to mind, many of which may not be positive. The reality, however, is far from any of the old […]
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New Art Exhibition To Open At Florence Arts Centre
A new exhibition of work from Cumbrian artists opens at Florence Arts Centre on Saturday 4 November To round off another successful year of exhibitions, which have included a diverse range of work – photography, ceramics, calligraphy, printing, oil paintings, installations, digital media, knitting, embroidery, and more – Florence Arts Centre’s latest show is another […]
