Independent Shops
The End of An Era For Turnbulls
Turnbulls lingerie has been trading in Carlisle since 1947, offering women the chance to feel fabulous with their huge range of beautiful lingerie for decades. Unfortunately, due to ongoing problems beyond their control, they are closing their doors as of early February. And although this comes as sad news to many, Turnbulls have thrived for […]
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A Cool New Line For CRL
One of west Cumbria’s most successful social enterprises, CRL have now expanded their product range due to demand. Committed to enhancing the environment and providing electrical goods to the community at affordable prices, CRL have expanded into fully reconditioned fridges. Alongside the other recycled white goods which include washers, dryers and computer equipment, now on […]
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A Gift That’s For Life, Not Just For Christmas
As opposed to watching loved ones unwrap novelty socks on Christmas morning, why not give them a gift that they’ll love for a lifetime? While the socks are inevitably tossed aside and forgotten about before anyone has even sat down for Christmas dinner, a piece of original art is the gift that keeps on giving. […]
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Country Style Fruit and Veg
For one family, supporting local produce and helping others do the same, is a full time job. At Country Style Fruit and Veg, their motto is to provide fresh fruit and veg, straight from the fields and much of their produce is sourced from within 30 miles of Carlisle. They encourage eating in season and […]
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Home is Where The Art is With Ben Heslop
Owning an art gallery, Ben Heslop and his wife Hannah admire beautiful art on a daily basis. But how do they adorn the walls of their Carlisle home? Moving into the town house on Currock Road in December last year, the final carpet has just been put down. As to be expected, the home of […]
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Step into Wonderland, as Two Local Businesses Team Up to Create Something Magical
This September, a partnership between The Allerdale Court Hotel and interiors and gift boutique, Lily & Co, sees a brand new in-hotel shop open on Market Place. The newly redecorated shop and Tea Room at The Allerdale Court Hotel, which opened on Friday 1 September, is everything Lily & Co is loved for. From the […]
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Pride of Place
A brand new, beautiful gift shop, has pride of place in Whitehaven town centre. Stocking unique gifts and handmade home interiors, Dovetail Emporium opened just over a month ago, on King Street in Whitehaven. The shelves are lined with beautiful gifts, from brands such as Jelly Cat, Rag Tails and Maileg, as well as an […]
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35 Years of Kirkland Carpets
Local family business, Kirkland Carpets, is celebrating 35 years. The company, based in Cleator Moor, is celebrating 35 years as a family business, that is now in its second generation. Set up by Mike Dunsmoir, in 1982, Mike who already had extensive experience in the industry, could never have imagined the business would still be […]
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The Necessary Angel, Keswick
Situated in the beautiful Lake District, The Necessary Angel was established in 1990 and has developed from an art gallery to a contemporary jewellery shop in this time. Now stocking over 50 different designer makers, Deborah and John have always prided themselves on offering a fantastic selection of beautiful contemporary jewellery handmade in Britain by […]
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Ashbridge & Brown
We are a unique gift shop offering the best in unusual gifts for you and your home. We have a section for babies and little ones, a Home section as well as gorgeous gifts from designers including Cath Kidston, Emma Bridgewater, Pip Studio and Ness as well as Caroline Gardner, Le Toy Van, Rosie Fox […]
