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Cumbria Guide Book Club July/August 2026
Cumbria Guide Book Club July/August 2026 If you have a new book coming out or have recently published, then do get in touch to be featured in future editions of The Book Club, email: [email protected] Classic Bakes by Sarah Samuels Classic Bakes by Sarah Samuels is a collection of more than 80 traditional cakes, biscuits, […]
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Cumbria Guide Book Club: May/June 2026
Cumbria Guide Book Club May/June 2026 From sweeping travel adventures and atmospheric historical fiction to gripping mysteries and emotional family dramas, this collection offers something for every reader. Whether you’re looking for your next page-turner, or simply love discovering new stories, we hope these titles inspire your next great read… If you have a new […]
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Celebrating stories and creativity – Cumbria Book Festival comes to Whitehaven, Sat 21st March!
CELEBRATING STORIES AND CREATIVITY Cumbria Book Festival comes to Whitehaven. by Danni Murphy Book lovers, aspiring writers, and creative minds are warmly invited to the Cumbria Book Festival on Saturday 21st March, from 10am to 4pm at The Solway Hall in Whitehaven. This exciting new festival will bring together talented local authors, independent publishers, and […]
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Maryport Arts & Literature Festival returns to Senhouse Roman Museum for 2026
Light Over Water: Stories of Discovery Maryport Arts & Literature Festival returns to Senhouse Roman Museum for 2026. by Danni Murphy Maryport’s much-loved Arts and Literature Festival returns each year, bringing inspiring stories, fresh ideas, and creative voices to the historic Senhouse Roman Museum. Known for its thoughtful themes and diverse programme of talks, readings, […]
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Popular book festival returns to Carlisle!
After a two-year hiatus, Borderlines Carlisle Book Festival is due to return to the border city this November. With 11 fantastic events running from Tuesday 4 November to Sunday 16 November, sessions will take place at Tullie, Cakes & Ale (both Castle Street) and The Old Fire Station. The festival, a celebration of the written […]
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Cumbria Guide Book Club September/October 2025
Cumbria Guide Book Club September/October 2025 As the nights draw in, there’s no better time to curl up with a good book — and this season’s picks from Cumbrian authors promise something for every reader. From dark psychological fiction and a brutally honest memoir, to a riotous children’s adventure and a magical journey through local […]
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Children’s Book Launch: A Magical Afternoon of Stories and Smiles
Families are invited to join a heartwarming celebration at the Eden Valley Hospice and Jigsaw, Cumbria’s Children’s Hospice, Penrith Charity Shop, for the delightful debut of Doctor April and the Rainbow Farts, a children’s book by local author Lisa Jackson. Taking place on Saturday 19th July at 2.00pm, this joyful afternoon promises a magical storytelling […]
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Words by the Water returns for 2025!
Words by the Water Festival returns with expanded programme and star-studded line-up by Danielle Murphy This March, the highly anticipated Words by the Water festival, in partnership with Bookends, returns to Theatre by the Lake with an expanded programme, bringing a dazzling array of speakers and events to Keswick. Festival favourites will return, including James […]
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Maryport Festival of Art, Ideas and books!
Maryport’s Literary festival returns this weekend with some big names and fantastic talks on history gardening, travel and more. The festival always has a thought-provoking theme every year and this year explores Strangers in a Strange Land and its many diverse meanings. Strangers in a foreign land, on the edges of society, the commentators and […]
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Cumbria Guide Book Club – July/August 2024
Welcome to the Cumbria Guide Book Club. No one goes on holiday without a good book. If you are jetting off somewhere sunny this summer and you’re looking for a book to indulge in whilst lounging by the pool or on the beach then check out some of these fantastic books, all written by local […]
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