Craft
Step back in time this Summer with Senhouse Roman Museum in Maryport
STEP BACK IN TIME THIS SUMMER History comes to life this summer at Senhouse Roman Museum in Maryport, with a packed programme of activities, guided tours and hands on experiences for visitors of all ages. by Danni Murphy Home to one of the UK’s finest collections of Roman artefacts, the museum is offering plenty of […]
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It’s Show Time: Your Guide to Cumbria’s Agricultural Shows in 2026
IT’S SHOW TIME! Tradition, community and an all round great day out! by Danni Murphy Agricultural shows are about far more than cattle rings and sheep pens. Across Cumbria each summer, these events bring together farming, community, tradition, and entertainment in a way few other occasions can. Visitors can expect to see an incredible variety […]
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Breaking the Mould – Celebrating Cumbria’s talented sculptors
BREAKING THE MOULD Celebrating Cumbria’s talented sculptors. by Danielle Murphy This month, we’re stepping beyond the brush to shine a light on a different kind of artistry, one that’s equally beautiful, incredibly detailed, and often overlooked. Sculpture is a craft that demands not only creativity, but countless hours of shaping, casting, carving, and refining. In […]
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Tis the season to get sewing with the Superior Sewing Centre, Carlisle
TIS THE SEASON TO GET SEWING Whether its machines, spools or just some friendly advice the Superior Sewing Centre is the place to go. by Danni Murphy Winter has arrived in full force, and as we retreat to the comforts of home, it’s important to find engaging activities to avoid twiddling our thumbs. Enter sewing—your […]
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Show & Tell – Bringing the community together and inspiring creativity
Show & Tell – Bringing the community together and inspiring creativity Show and Tell is a brand new exciting community organisation that aims to connect the community of Carlisle through creativity and a whole lot of fun. Set up by Stephen Dunn in conjunction with Carlisle Matters, the idea is to hold annual events that […]
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Weave in a visit to The Beacon Museum
An exhibition showcasing the work of local textile artists will go on show at The Beacon Museum, Whitehaven later this month. A group from the Western Lake District Fells known as Fabricate will be displaying their textiles as part of their Second Thoughts exhibition which opens on Saturday 27 April. A Fabricate spokesperson said: “As […]
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