Fireworks
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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Top tips for helping your dog through bonfire season
Fireworks and furry friends Helping your dog through bonfire season. by Danielle Murphy As the nights draw in across Cumbria, the dark skies soon come alive with colour. From organised displays in local towns to back-garden celebrations, fireworks are an annual worry for many dog owners. Although exciting for people the loud bangs, bright flashes, […]
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RECIPE: Ginger Chili Firework Tiffin
Ginger Chili Firework Tiffin Here we present a fiery ginger, chili, firework tiffin cake. A bold, warming and exciting treat! It’s a recipe that combines the warmth of ginger, a kick from chili, and the fun of chocolate. Ingredients: 250g ginger biscuits 5g ancho chili flakes, soaked in boiling water 300g dark chocolate 100g white […]
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WHITEHAVEN AT CHRISTMAS: Festive Fun and Fireworks!
WHITEHAVEN AT CHRISTMAS Festive Fun and Fireworks return to Whitehaven this year! by Danni Murphy Whitehaven’s Christmas event this year spans over two separate events with lots going on! November 16th will see the switching on of the lights event take place with live music from 11am, stage competitions and a simulator. As well as […]
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Fireworks Season Survival Guide: Alleviating Animal Anxiety
Fireworks Season Survival Guide: Alleviating Animal Anxiety Top tips and advice for keeping your pets safe and stress-free. by Danni Murphy With up to 50% of dogs affected by the fear of fireworks the upcoming months are not pleasant for pets or their owners. We offer a few tips that may help alleviate the stress […]
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Date announced for Carlisle Fireshow, 2024!
The date for Cumberland Council’s Fireshow has been announced. It will be held on Saturday 2 November in Bitts Park, Carlisle. The sparkling event will start at 6.30pm. There will be centre piece bonfire and more than 2,000 spectacular sparkling fireworks, set to music, will also light up the sky. It will be the 35th […]
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Bright year ahead for WTC
Bright year ahead for WTC As we step into spring and with summer just around the corner, the team at Whitehaven Town Council have been busy bees, working hard to ensure this year’s annual event programme is packed with many exciting events. The popular monthly Cumbrian Traders Market returns to the glorious gardens of St. […]
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Whitehaven’s Christmas Market’s and Firework display Bigger and Better!
Whitehavens annual Christmas market and fireworks display are back this Friday and will be bigger and better than ever! Held in St Nicholas’ Gardens the Christmas Market is filled with over 40 local trader stalls selling a variety of goodies. From tasty treats to unique handmade gifts – it’s a great place to […]
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Whitehaven Christmas Market
Whitehaven Christmas Market – There is nothing more festive and brings more joy to a wintery December day than time spent at a Christmas Market and this year Whitehaven Town Council have gone above and beyond to make this Christmas Market the most memorable yet. Expect to see a host of local traders flock to […]
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Extended Carlisle Fireshow event programme
Extended Carlisle Fireshow event programme This year’s Fireshow event programme has been extended to include a fairground funfair in Castle car park (formerly known as Devonshire Walk car park) between today (Wednesday 26 October) and Sunday 30 October (open 2pm – 8pm, Wednesday – Saturday and 2pm – 6pm on Sunday). Visitors to Carlisle are being […]
