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Heavenly Voices: Mighty Sound – Organ restoration project launches at Carlisle Cathedral
Heavenly Voices: Mighty Sound Organ restoration project launches at Carlisle Cathedral On Sunday 22 March, 2026, a historic project to restore and repair Carlisle Cathedral’s Father Willis organ was launched. Over the past 170 years, Carlisle Cathedral’s organ has evolved in response to changing musical fashions and liturgical needs. Today, it is a rare and […]
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Meet the Funders – How to Apply for GDF Community Investment Funding
A drop-in event is being held for people to see how their organisation could apply for Community Investment Funding through Nuclear Waste Services’ Geological Disposal Facility (GDF) programme. The Mid Copeland GDF Community Partnership is inviting people to find out more, and we’re pleased to be joined by people already benefiting from funding to talk […]
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Prism’s Big Night Out – Inclusive Theatre Hits the Road Across Cumbria
Prism’s Big Night Out – Inclusive Theatre Hits the Road Across Cumbria Prism Arts is thrilled to announce that we have received funding from the UK Government through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund for an exciting new project – Prism’s Big Night Out. This autumn, Prism Arts’ theatre group will bring three unforgettable nights of inclusive live […]
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RAISE A GLASS: Cumbria Distilling Co. invites early investors!
Raise a glass to growth: Cumbria Distilling Co. invites early investors From national awards to national expansion — the proudly independent Cumbrian spirits brand is scaling up and seeking bold backers. by Stephen Murphy Cumbria Distilling Co., the bold, independent spirits brand forged in Cumbria, is now raising investment, offering a rare ground-floor opportunity to […]
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Still Swinging… Cumbria Cricket’s Over 50’s are not out just yet!
STILL SWINGING… Cumbria Cricket’s Over 50’s are not out just yet! by Danielle Murphy The ECB (English Cricket Board) 50+ County Championship has been a staple of amateur cricket since 1984. But just months before the 2025 season, the ECB unexpectedly withdrew its £15,000 annual funding —leaving many counties concerned about the competition’s future. Following […]
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Cumberland Council is pleased to announce further funding support for the local economy.
Funded by the UK government through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund (UKSPF) and the Rural England Prosperity Fund (REPF). Details of how to apply can be found at www.cumberland.gov.uk/UKSPF The funding has meant that Cumberland Council is able to extend their successful shop front grants programme which sees improvements to commercial properties within town and city […]
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UNCOVERING ROMAN CARLISLE: Every pound helps them stay in the ground!
Uncovering Roman Carlisle Every pound helps them stay in the ground! by Danielle Murphy Uncovering Roman Carlisle has some exciting news! They are now officially a registered charity, meaning they are now able to apply for funding, grants and accept public donations, all of which go toward supporting the continuation of excavations down at the […]
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Millions in funding unlocked to transform communities
Millions in funding unlocked to transform communities Over 260 projects across Cumbria and Lincolnshire have been boosted by support from Nuclear Waste Services – from employability initiatives and sports kits, to playground improvements and winter heating Hundreds of community projects have benefited from millions of pounds worth of funding from Nuclear Waste Services (NWS) in […]
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Financial support for families in need
Financial support for families in need West Cumbrian families in financial hardship can apply to a new fund for up to £1,000 towards their everyday living costs. The Family Support Fund was set up thanks to funding from Sellafield Ltd as part of its Social impact multiplied (SiX) programme, administered by Cumbria Community Foundation. The […]
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Solway Aviation Museum has launched a £60,000 funding appeal
Solway Aviation Museum to rescue the last aviation colossus Solway Aviation Museum has launched a £60,000 funding appeal to rescue and preserve the world’s only surviving Blackburn Beverley transport aircraft. The last of only 49 ever built, the giant Blackburn Beverley was used for troop and cargo transport by the Royal Air Force until 1967. […]
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