Community
Festival of Running to bring Community, Families and Runners together in Workington
Festival of Running to bring Community, Families and Runners together in Workington The Festival of Running is set to bring runners, families and the wider community together in Workington on Sunday 2 August from 9.30am, with four races taking place throughout the day and opportunities for people of all ages and abilities to get involved. […]
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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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WHITEHAVEN WEEKENDER: A new two-day festival combining Harbour Fest and Pride by the Harbourside
WHITEHAVEN WEEKENDER A new two-day festival combining Harbour Fest and Pride by the Harbourside. by Danni Murphy Whitehaven Weekender 29th – 30th August 2026 | Whitehaven Harbour For many in West Cumbria, a bank holiday weekend in Whitehaven means a busy harbour, waterside cafés and bars, and the familiar sense of the town at its […]
Tags: Arenacommunityentertainmentfamily funfood trucksHarbour Festlive musicperformancespride by the harboursideSydnie ChristmastheatreVengaboysweekendWhitehaven harbourWhitehaven Weekender
WILD ON THE WALL IS ALMOST HERE: The festival that celebrates joy, community and good music!
WILD ON THE WALL IS ALMOST HERE The festival that celebrates joy, community and good music. by Danni Murphy As far as grassroots festivals go, Wild on the Wall has quietly built a reputation as one of Cumbria’s most welcoming weekends away. It doesn’t rely on huge headline acts or flashy attractions. Instead, it focuses […]
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Light the way at Lowther Castle, in aid of Eden Valley Hospice and Jigsaw!
LIGHT THE WAY AT LOWTHER CASTLE Join Eden Valley Hospice and Jigsaw this September for a magical evening walk. by Danni Murphy Glow Trail at Lowther Castle & Gardens Saturday 12th September, 2026 Eden Valley Hospice and Jigsaw, Cumbria’s Children’s Hospice, are inviting the community to come together for Glow Trail, a magical new fundraising […]
Tags: communityCumbriaEden Valley HospiceeventfundraisingGarden of MemoriesGlow Trailgood causehospice careJigsaw Cumbria's Children's HospiceLowther Castleraise moneysupport
Threads of Agora Launches Its First ‘Threads After Dark’ Shopping Event
Fashion lovers are invited to enjoy an evening of style, shopping and socialising as Threads of Agora hosts its very first Threads After Dark event on Saturday 25 July. The Cockermouth boutique will remain open until 9pm, offering customers a relaxed after-hours shopping experience with a welcoming atmosphere, great music and plenty of fashion inspiration. […]
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Cumbria Guide Marra to Host Party in The Park’s Community Talent Show…
Party in The Park takes place this weekend, featuring a host of events on Saturday and Sunday. However, it all kicks off on Friday night at 7 PM, with Oddsocks performing Romeo and Juliet – a free outdoor theatre production. Their website states that this play is suitable for people aged 7 to 107, so […]
Party in the Park returns to Workington for a FREE WEEKEND of Music, Celebration and Community
Party in the Park returns to Workington for a FREE WEEKEND of Music, Celebration and Community A much-loved Workington community event is set to return this summer as Party In The Park takes over Vulcan Park on Saturday 4th and Sunday 5th July, bringing together live entertainment, food, music and community celebrations for all ages. […]
Tags: communityeventEveryone HerefamilyFancy Dress CompetitionFreelive musicNorthern SoulOddsocks Productionsoutdoor theatreParty In The ParkRomeo and JulietRosehill's Comedy ClubTalent ShowWorkington AFCworkington town council
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 […]
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Hundreds Expected at Cumbrian Community Festival Led by 15 Year Old
Hundreds Expected at Cumbrian Community Festival Led by 15 Year Old A youth-led festival is set to take over Energy Coast UTC this summer, bringing together live music, careers opportunities, community organisations and hundreds of young people from across Cumbria. NEAD CIC’s Energy Coast LIVE! 2026 will take place on Tuesday 7th July 2026 at […]
Tags: careers faircommunitycommunity organisiationsEnergy Coast LiveEnergy Coast UTCFestivalfood vendorsFreeLilyhalllocal tradersNEAD CICNorthern Equality and DiversityProud and diverse cumbria
