Charity
Eden Valley Hospices’ Garden of Memories brings care and comfort to local families
Garden of Memories brings care and comfort to local families This August, give a gift in support of Eden Valley Hospice and Jigsaw, Cumbria’s Children’s Hospice, remember your loved ones through their annual Garden of Memories event. This annual event means a lot to local families who would like to remember those who made a […]
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A Labour of Love – New Album for Charity – ‘If This is Love’
West Cumbrian singer Peter Rothery has recently launched an album, ‘If This is Love’, with all proceeds heading to Hospice at Home West Cumbria. Peter said: “Last December, I embarked on a heartfelt journey to record a full album on CD to raise money for cancer research. With the assistance of my friend and recording […]
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Kendal Mountain Festival and Páramo Unite for Exclusive Charity Film Night in Keswick
Kendal Mountain Festival and Páramo Unite for Exclusive Charity Film Night in Keswick Outdoor clothing brand Páramo, based in Market Square, Keswick, is partnering with Kendal Mountain Festival for a special one-night-only adventure film event at its newly refurbished store on 18 June, celebrating the town’s vibrant outdoor community while raising funds for local charity, the Lake […]
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STARS TO SUNRISE: Take part in an unforgettable experience on summer solstice atop Skiddaw
STARS TO SUNRISE An unforgettable experience on summer solstice atop Skiddaw. by Danni Murphy On 21st June 2026, Eden Valley Hospice and Jigsaw, Cumbria’s Children’s Hospice, are inviting local people to join their annual Stars to Sunrise event to fund care for adults and children living with life-limiting conditions and their loved ones. Setting off […]
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100 Marathons, 100 days – with £100k to go til he hits another £1million, Gary ‘Marathon Man MBE’ is off again!
100 Marathons, 100 days With £100k to go til he hits another £1million, Gary’s off again! by Danni Murphy For most people, running a marathon is a once in a lifetime achievement. For Gary McKee, it is just another day and now he’s taking on another extraordinary challenge that could give Forrest Gump a run […]
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Wickes Carlisle to Raise Funds for CALM with In-Store Charity Week
Wickes Carlisle to Raise Funds for CALM with In-Store Charity Week The Carlisle store of Wickes will host a week-long fundraising campaign in support of Campaign Against Living Miserably (CALM), a leading UK suicide prevention charity. The week-long event starts this Saturday at the Wickes, Duke Rd store in Carlisle and will run until 22 […]
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No bum notes at Beckeret’s 12-Hour Music Marathon!
NO BUM NOTES IN BECKERMET… 12-Hour Music Marathon at Beckermet Reading Rooms – 31 January 2026. by Danni Murphy Beckermet Reading Rooms will host the Beckermet Music Marathon, a day that will see over 25–30 artists come together for a very worthy cause, with all proceeds going to Bowel Screening Awareness at the Cumberland Infirmary […]
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Sophie’s Winter Walk for Endometriosis UK: Walking for Awareness, Hope, and Change
Sophie Herd,Co-owner of Herd’s Media, is stepping into 2026 with determination and heart. She’s taking on a Winter Walk for Endometriosis UK, a cause that’s deeply personal and one that affects her every day. As many of you know, Sophie is preparing for surgery in December due to her ongoing battle with Endometriosis. Throughout this […]
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From Carlisle to the Sahara! A family adventure for Team Evie
From Carlisle to the Sahara! A family adventure for Team Evie by Danni Murphy A Cumbrian family is preparing to embark on the adventure of a lifetime — driving 8,500 miles from Carlisle to Dakar, Senegal, and back — all to raise funds for the incredible local charity Team Evie. The Sahara Desert Challenge will […]
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Carlisle Fireshow 2025: Plea to support local charities
Carlisle Fireshow 2025: Plea to support local charities Visitors to this year’s Carlisle Fireshow are being asked to dig into the bottom of their pockets and support local charities. Although the event is free to attend, a charity collection is held each year. All donations go towards the Rotary in Carlisle (which donates most of […]
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