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Local Superheroes Raise Over £11,500 for CFM Cash for Kids Superhero Day!
Last Friday, CFM’s airwaves were dedicated to Cash for Kids Superhero Day, the second biggest fundraiser hosted by the local charity, after Mission Christmas, aiming to raise thousands of pounds for local disadvantaged children. Along with their main partner Sealy UK, CFM’s Cash for Kids recruited local businesses, schools, cafés, banks, community centres, hair dressers, […]
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Carlisle Gets Ready To Welcome Weeping Window
Carlisle welcomes a window of opportunity, as poppies flood the city to commemorate centenary of the First World War. A striking, sea of red will tumble from the top of Carlisle Castle, as an iconic art installation offers a chance to reflect on and connect with the sacrifices made during the First World War. In […]
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Experience Allerdale Like Never Before
Visitors and residents will soon be able to experience Allerdale’s best attractions from their own homes – anywhere in the world! Allerdale Borough Council has been awarded funding to create 20 virtual reality and seven promotional videos to support its tourism strategy. The £53,000 project is being funded by the European Agricultural Fund […]
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Mayor Making Ceremony In Workington
The new Mayor of Workington will be announced at a ceremony in the Carnegie Theatre & Arts Centre on Wednesday 9 May, 7pm. The ceremony is open for all to attend and lasts approximately 40 minutes. After the ceremony has finished, guests will be invited to meet the new Mayor and members of the Town Council […]
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Railway Experts On Call At Beacon’s Saturday Sessions
Train enthusiasts descended upon Whitehaven last weekend for the first of many open sessions at the Beacon Museum with experts from the railways community. Every Saturday during the exhibition Peter Rooke of the West Cumberland Railway Museum, and Allan Beck of the Derwent Railway Society, will be on hand to talk about the history of the local […]
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Whitehaven’s Rich History To Be Enjoyed By All Through New Boards
Whitehaven’s rich history is being celebrated through the introduction of two information boards in the town’s James Street area. The boards feature a wealth of local knowledge describing the town’s former YMCA building and surrounding area, right back until the 17th century. One of the boards explores the Pow Beck and how it was possible to […]
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Industry Leaders Declare Copeland Open For Business
Industry leaders from a wide range of sectors came together on Thursday (April 19) to declare Copeland Open for Business. Figureheads from the nuclear, health, tourism, and mining industries gathered together alongside government representatives at Mike Starkie, Copeland Mayor’s second Open for Business Conference, to discuss the borough’s bright future. The invitation only event seen 300 delegates gather […]
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Charity Gives Thanks For Making Winter Appeal Most Successful
An appeal to keep older Cumbrians warm and well throughout the winter has received almost £170,000 in donations – the most ever received in one year. More than 28,000 Cumbrians live in fuel poverty, defined as spending more than 10 per cent of income on fuel. Cumbria Community Foundation’s annual Winter Warmth Appeal has been tackling […]
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Copeland Pass Relaunches at The Beacon Museum
The Beacon Museum once again becomes free to Copeland residents this week. From Tuesday April 17, The award-winning museum will offer free admission for those Copeland residents who have signed up for a Copeland Pass. The Copeland Pass offers residents full access to all exhibitions at certain times of the year. This current period runs […]
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BBC Festival Weaves its Way to Success at The Beacon Museum
Families brought the stories of Viking settlers to life in willow at The Beacon Museum recently. As part of the BBC Civilisations Festival, local artisan Phil Bradley helped participants weave fish baskets and willow fish ornaments that will form a display at the museum in coming months. Funded by the Art Fund, the sessions were […]
