WHAT’S ON: Upcoming community events you won’t want to miss in 2026!

• Community News, Events, Features, Live Music, Stuff to do, Take the kids, What's on
• 7th May 2026
• Cumbria Guide

WHAT’S ON Upcoming community events you won’t want to miss. by Danni Murphy From lively carnivals to music filled festivals, there is plenty happening in the coming months. Here is a round up of some fantastic local events to get in your diary; 16th May, 2026 Off To The Local – Whitehaven Kicking things off […]

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WADAOS Presents: Jesus Christ Superstar this November!

• Features, Theatre, What's on
• 30th October 2025
• Cumbria Guide

Whitehaven and District Amateur Operatic Society (WADAOS) is proud to present Jesus Christ Superstar at Solway Hall, Whitehaven, this November. Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber’s iconic rock opera has been a staple of musical theatre since the 1970s. The show tells the story of the last days of Jesus Christ through the eyes of […]

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The Editor’s Pick – What’s On in July/August

• Events, Features, Festivals, Kids, Music Scene, Stuff to do, What's on
• 3rd July 2024
• Cumbria Guide

The Editor’s Pick – What’s On in July/August Cumbria is rife with events venues who every year work tirelessly to put on shows, concerts and events for the local community to enjoy. The only way they can continue to do this, is if you support them by attending the events. Whether its a local band […]

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Say “I Do” in Cumbria

• Bride Guide, Features, Jewellery, Perfect Venues, Wedding Photography, Weddings
• 9th January 2024
• Cumbria Guide

Say “I Do” in Cumbria This is the moment you give life to the ideas that have probably been in your mind since you said Yes! We know how important it is to find those special touches to make your dreams a reality. Whether it’s finding that perfect venue or a florist that just gets […]

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The Show Will Go On Again…

• Events, What's on
• 13th August 2020
• Stephen Murphy

The Show Will Go On…  Every sector is under enormous pressure in the current climate, the arts and entertainment industry more so than most but entertainers are eager to tread the boards once more.    Theatre Royal As a theatre run by an amateur company, with no employees, the Theatre Royal has not been financially affected […]

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Editors Pick – West Cumbria – February / March 2020

• Events, Exhibitions, Stuff to do
• 10th February 2020
• Cumbria Guide

Editors Pick – West Cumbria – February / March 2020 Early 2020 will see some huge names in entertainment heading our way.  Whether it’s a bit of drama you’re looking for, a good laugh or some top quality music, our editors pick has it all.   Through the Decades with Roy Orbison & Buddy Holly […]

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A fantastic event brought to you by the Wellbeing Forum

• Community News, What's on
• 31st May 2019
• Stephen Murphy

Take what you need A charity evening to ‘Take What You Need’ held on Friday 14th June at The Solway Hall Whitehaven. This event will invite guest speakers Danny Sculthorpe and Phil Veivers from the organisation ‘State of Mind’. Danny and Phil are both ex-rugby players who will be sharing their own stories and raising […]

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Time for a tipple at the Solway hall

• Local Theatre, What's on
• 18th April 2019
• Benjamin Johnston

time for a tipple Time for a tipple   This May The Solway hall will hold another ‘Just the Tonic’ event. The night is centered around tasting various wines, gins and vodka as well as some music from some local talent.    The whole event has been organised by Together We Can and aims to raise funds which will go towards […]

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30 years as head of the family for Anne

• Local Theatre, Take the kids
• 15th February 2019
• Stephen Murphy

Anne Kelly doesn’t like to make a song and dance over her 30 years in charge of the Rosehill Youth theatre.  “It’s a team effort” explained Anne. “For me it’s been 30 years of everyone coming together to provide something special. People call me mother and it feels great to be part of such a […]

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Meat Loaf – Rock & Roll Dreams Came True

Following the recent revival of one the most popular and iconic entertainers of the last 40 years, ‘Rock & Roll Dreams Came True –  Meat Loaf the Show’, rocks up to Solway Hall Whitehaven on 19 October.  ‘Rock & Roll Dreams Came True’ features all of Meat Loaf’s classic hits. From the phenomenal ‘Bat Out of […]

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