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Have Your Say on the Thirlmere Zip Wire Plan
With the Planning Application for the Thirlmere Activity Hub now submitted, your voice really can make a difference. The Planning Application for the Thirlmere Activity Hub has now been submitted to the Lake District National Park Authority, who will assess the application and take into account any comments they now receive about the scheme. […]
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Copeland Council Set to Launch New Kerbside Recycling Service
Copeland’s residents will soon benefit from a new doorstep recycling service. Copeland Borough Council is preparing to launch its new kerbside service that will see crews collect five items from households; plastic, paper, glass, tins/cans and cardboard. The service will start in April 2018, and residents can get a sneak preview of the type of […]
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Cleator Moor Remembers With a New Poppy Memorial
An inspirational local man has constructed a Wall of Remembrance in the Civic Hall to encourage the community to remember the Fallen. As we approach the period of Remembrance, a simple idea has grown into a heartening community venture for Cleator Moor. In a first for the town, the Chairman of the Cleator Moor Civic […]
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Roaring success for Whitehaven Market’s ‘Big Birthday Bash’
A Birthday bonanza saw people from all corners of the county visit Whitehaven Market on the first anniversary of its relaunch. Free goody bags were on offer at Saturday’s (September 30) event as well as a range of new stalls and entertainment. Whitehaven Market takes place every Thursday and Saturday and has been an increasing success since its relaunch in October […]
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All In, Fair Warned! Sean Kelly Brings Storage Hunters to Cumbria
Sean Kelly and the stars of Storage Hunters bring their eccentric auctioneering skills to Barrow-in-Furness this October. The reality TV series from the US, Storage Hunters, has picked up a dedicated UK cult following since being broadcast on Dave. It is now coming to Cumbria as part of a nationwide tour this autumn. At The […]
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Doug Scott Comes to Keswick to Recall Mountaineering’s Greatest Escape
This year marks the 40th anniversary of one of the most audacious climbs and tales of survival in mountaineering history. On 15 October at Keswick’s Theatre by the Lake, Doug Scott will be telling first hand the story of his incredible escape from The Ogre in Pakistan. Best known for the first ascent of Everest’s South West Face, this […]
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US Funk-Jazz Band Stop Off at Florence Arts Centre this Month
Egremont’s Florence Arts Centre will play host to US bandleader, composer and saxophonist De’Sean Jones this week. On September 29, the jazz musician stops off at Florence Mine as part of his latest UK tour. This will be his first time playing in West Cumbria after a sold out charity fundraiser gig earlier this year […]
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Theatre by the Lake Nominated for Most Welcoming Theatre Award
Voting has begun to find the UK’s Most Welcoming Theatre 2017 and Theatre by the Lake is in the running in the North West category. The winners of this year’s award will be decided by a public vote between 9 August and 12:00 on Tuesday 19 September 2017. Votes can be cast at uktheatre.org/vote. This […]
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Museum hoping for a cracking Easter
Museum hoping for a cracking Easter Cumbria’s Museum of Military Life in Carlisle Castle is gearing up for a busy Easter Season. The Museum located in the heart of the historic quarter within the grounds of Carlisle Castle tells the story of Cumbria’s County Infantry Regiment and its soldiers past and present. The Museum now […]
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Prince Charles To Visit Redeveloped Rosehill Theatre
Whitehaven will receive a royal visit next month, as Prince Charles comes to preview the redeveloped Rosehill Theatre. As part of his tour, on Monday 10 April, HRH the Prince of Wales will visit the newly-renovated Rosehill Theatre ahead of its reopening to the public in May. His visit to the theatre follows those of […]
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