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KESWICK’S UNEXPECTED GEM: Derwent Pencil Museum turns a simple idea into a fun, family-friendly day out
KESWICK’S UNEXPECTED GEM Derwent Pencil Museum turns a simple idea into a fun, family-friendly day out. by Danni Murphy Be honest. How many times have you walked past the Derwent Pencil Museum in Keswick and thought, “A museum about pencils? I’ll give that a miss.” You’re not alone… At first glance, it doesn’t exactly sound […]
Tags: artcafeCumbriaday outDerwent Pencil Museumexhibitionfamily fungiant pencilGift shophistoryKeswicklocal historytake the kids
Landmark Carlisle building to reopen thanks to unique partnership
Landmark Carlisle building to reopen thanks to unique partnership An iconic Carlisle building is set to reopen after more than a decade, thanks to an innovative partnership bringing together Cumberland Council, Story Contracting, Story Homes, Carlisle College and Habitat for Humanity Great Britain. Bitts Park Lodge, which was badly damaged during flooding in 2015, has […]
Tags: Bitts ParkBitts Park LodgecafeCarlisle Collegecommunitycommunity hubcumberland councilHabitat for Humanity Great BrtiainrefurbishmentrenovationStory ContractingStory HomesThe Lodge
The future of Haig Colliery Mining Museum is looking bright it would ‘seam’!
REVIVING A WEST CUMBRIAN ICON The future of Haig Colliery Mining Museum is looking bright it would ‘seam’… by Stephen Murphy The Haig Pit site which consists of Haig Colliery Mining Museum and the Haig Pit Cafe, sadly closed their doors over a decade ago, there was hope that West Cumbria Mining would play a […]
Tags: Bakes by GineBeachroad BakehousecafecommunityEngine HallsHaig Colliery Mining MuseumHaig PitMike Johnsonre-developmentWest Cumbria
First Ever Jazz Weekend for Carlisle Cathedral
First Ever Jazz Weekend for Carlisle Cathedral Over the Early May Bank Holiday weekend Carlisle Cathedral is holding its first ever Jazz Weekend… involving concerts, a sax workshop, a tea dance and more! The weekend begins on Friday 2 May, with an opening night concert, as Tommaso Starace (sax), Martin Longhawn (hammond organ) and Steve […]
Tags: Afternoon Tea DancecafeCarlisle CathedralconcerteventFratry HallGift shopJazz Weekendlive musicMay Bank Holidaysax workshopUndercroft
Something special at Sally’s of Warwick Bridge
Good homemade food does something special to the soul, but Sally’s in Warwick Bridge takes this to a whole new level. The beautiful little cafe opened its doors 10 years ago after owner Sally Longstaff was made redundant in her previous job. The old post office building presented the perfect venue for Sally’s new venture, […]
Tags: afternoon teacafecakesdeliciousEasterfoodgluten freehomemadeice creamMothers daypost officeSallyssconestea roomtreatsWarwick Bridge
Rum Story Cafe Courtyard and Vault
Rum Story Cafe Courtyard and Vault – The Rum Story Cafe is back open and is fast becoming a go-to place for purveyors of great food. Jason Roper, who hails from Workington, opened The Rum Story Cafe in January and is certainly making a name for himself. Jason said, “It has been so busy […]
Tags: cafeCourtyardRum StoryRum Story CafeVaultWhitehaven
Fultons Lakes Jewellery Works – The Real Jeweller
Fultons Lakes Jewellery Works is the first of its kind in Cumbria. A cafe, an attraction, a shop and a workshop all under one roof. The family business started in 1990 and relocated to Threlkeld in 2004, until they moved to Keswick where Fultons Jewellery Works became an attraction and cafe in 2017. Zoe and […]
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John Watt and Son Flying the flag in The Rum Story
You will spot a familiar sign (or smell) on the streets of Whitehaven very soon, as Carlisle’s oldest coffee roasters and tea blenders John Watt and Son are working with The Rum Story in running their café onsite, both historic establishments in Cumbria. Celia MacKenzie, Commissioner and Chief Executive of the Whitehaven Harbour Commissioners, said: […]
Tags: cafeJohn Watt & SonThe Rum Story
Kitchen Reporter: Penilyn’s Wee Irish Cafe
Since Penilyn’s Wee Irish Cafe opened earlier this year, owner and chef Lynda Robinson has been giving Carlisle a taste of traditional Irish cuisine and curing our hangovers with her Sunday Ulster Fries. But Lyn’s cooking is just one reason to love her. How long have you been a chef? Since I opened up the […]
Tags: cafefood & drinkPenilyn’s Wee Irish Cafe
A Wee Slice of Irish in Carlisle
A former nurse is bringing a taste of Ireland to Carlisle, with the opening of the city’s first traditional irish cafe. A qualified nurse, until recently Lynda Robinson worked full time at the Cumberland Infirmary. She would occasionally turn up at the hospital with homemade breads for her colleagues and their fondness of them eventually […]
