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Shop local this Mother’s Day!

MOTHER’S DAY GIFT GUIDE Unique and thoughtful gifts from Cumbria’s local businesses! by Danielle Murphy This Mother’s Day, why not surprise your mum with a thoughtful gift from some of Cumbria’s finest local businesses? Whether she’s into wellness, crafting, or quirky home décor, here are a few ideas for a one-of-a-kind gift. Heartstrings and Forget […]

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Out of the Blue - perfect for all occasions

Out of the Blue – perfect for all occasions

Out of the Blue – perfect for all occasions Out of the Blue is one of those shops that you just get lost in. An Alladin’s cave filled with beautiful gifts for all kinds of occasions it’s the perfect place to find something for a loved one this Christmas. This coming February they will be […]

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Additional Restrictions Grant – Copeland Business’s offered a helping hand!

New businesses are being offered the chance to get some additional funding as the borough continues to bounce back from the effects of the pandemic.   The Additional Restrictions Grant (ARG) scheme is now offering financial support to new business start-ups or businesses relocating to Copeland. The grant, which primarily supports organisations impacted by COVID-19 […]

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Local business need you now more than ever!

help local business Ever since our first magazine went to print over 13 years ago we have worked in hand in hand with local businesses.  We know how hard they work, how tough they have it and how they make our communities what they are. ‘Shop Cumbria’ is not a catchy line we trot out […]

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Keswick Motor Company – Is still a perfect Fiat after 50 years

Keswick Motor Company is celebrating its 50th year of partnership with Fiat and in our ever-changing world, it’s reassuring to know the family-run business continues to look after Cumbrians with the same care and attention as they have always done. Philip Vickers is in his 50th year and the business is now run in partnership […]

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Dinner, day’s out and special treats on Mothers Day

We know how unique all of our mums are and sometimes a box of chocolates just won’t do, so we have compiled a list of handy ideas with something for every mum. For the busy bee… Oxleys at Underscar We know how hard mums work and if your mum is always running around then maybe […]

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The Rum Story create specialty products with Jeffersons Rum

The Rum Story are joining forces with Cumbrian food producers to create speciality products from their own award-winning Jeffersons Rum.   Home of the world-famous rum, the Rum Story’s luxury gift shop Jeffersons, is renowned for its commitment to local producers. Set in the original Jefferson’s wine shop on Lowther Street in Whitehaven, it is […]

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Alexandra's of Keswick

Alexandra’s of Keswick: Ethical, Sustainable and Stylish

At Alexandra’s of Keswick, they believe that clothing should be ethical, sustainable, thoughtful and of course, stylish. Forget fast-fashion, independent clothing and accessories store Alexandra’s want women to wear their clothes again and again and again. Since opening in 2010, owner Alexandra Boardman, has been an advocate for smaller, ethical and sustainable labels, where possible, […]

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​ The Joy Of Lakeland Music

A newly-owned, family-run music shop looks set to hit all the right notes. Lakeland Music, a three-storey premises situated in Penrith, was taken over in January 2018 by Joe Goulding and his wife Tracy, and the couple are intent on turning the store into a hub of all things musical in Cumbria. Joe and Tracy […]

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Special Expressions Bring a Bit of the States to the Lakes

Special Expressions bring Stateside style to Keswick, with two new international jewellery lines. The unique Keswick jewellery shop, which specialises in distinctive ‘ear-wear’ and accessories from around the world, has introduced a brand new selection of handcrafted jewellery from the USA. Special Expressions have recently started stocking popular American jewellers, Peter James and Mark Steel, […]

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