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SARAH’S SLICE: Lime & Coconut Loaf Cake Recipe
LIME & COCONUT LOAF CAKE Recipe courtesy; ‘Sarah’s Slice: Classic Bakes’, by Sarah Samuels Publication Date: 24th October, 2026. “This is one of my most popular café bakes and a recipe I was often asked to share. I also used to sell this at the local market, and it was always well received! It’s made […]
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KING ARTHUR: The man, the myth, the legend..?
THE MAN, THE MYTH, THE LEGEND? King Arthur was a northern warrior, new study suggests. by Paul Eastham King Arthur was real. He fought and died in Cumbria, academic claims. Something stunning has happened in British history. Fifty years ago, the academic profession decided the legendary Dark Ages hero King Arthur never lived. But now […]
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The Postal Paths: Walking in the footsteps of Cumbria’s postal heroes
WALKING IN THE FOOTSTEPS OF CUMBRIA’S POSTAL HEROES Honouring Cumbrian postal heroes on the County’s hidden trails. by Danni Murphy Whitehaven author Alan Cleaver is bringing Cumbria’s hidden postal history to life with his new book, The Postal Paths, published on 24 April 2026. The book celebrates the long, often rugged routes once walked and […]
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Secrets of the Hidden People: Why Cumbrian’s are different from the English!
WHY CUMBRIANS ARE DIFFERENT FROM THE ENGLISH The first installment of our exploration into Paul Eastham’s latest book ‘Secrets of the Hidden People’. by Paul Eastham It might seem outrageous to claim the Cumbrians are different from people living in the rest of England. But there are good reasons for saying so… Cumbria is a […]
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Paul Eastham returns with a new exploration of Cumbria’s hidden Celtic past
SECRETS OF THE HIDDEN PEOPLE Paul Eastham Returns With a New Exploration of Cumbria’s Hidden Celtic Past. by Danni Murphy Paul Eastham is back again with another deep delve into the less travelled history of Cumbria. In his previous books, Paul has guided readers through the county’s forgotten corners, uncovering remarkable stories and long overlooked […]
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Step into a world of wonder at Giant Soft Bricks Playland – for a limited time only!
A BRICK ADVENTURE AWAITS Step into a world of wonder at Giant Soft Bricks Playland by Danielle Murphy Nestled indoors and bursting with colour and creativity, Giant Soft Bricks Playland offers an unforgettable experience for families seeking fun, movement, and imagination. Based in The Beacon Museum until 14th of September. Designed specifically for children aged […]
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Sarah’s Slice: Easy bakes that always work!
BAKES THAT WORK EVERYTIME! In Sarah’s Slice, Sarah Samuels offers an inviting collection of over 80 delightful recipes for bakers of all levels. by Danni Murphy This cookbook goes beyond simple baking—each recipe weaves together delicious flavors with Sarah’s family traditions and stories, bringing a slice of her life into every bake. From her popular […]
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The Bad Tempered Dragon
Whether it was a story of bears, creatures in the woods or of magical lands far away we all remember our favourite childhood books. Jennifer Clark from Carlisle has written her own children’s book about bad tempered dragon; could this become the new favourite bedtime story? The Bad Tempered Dragon tells the tale of a […]
